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also known for
/ˈɔlsoʊ noʊn fɔr/
famous for another reason
She is a talented musician, also known for her charity work.
She has another notable reputation besides being a musician.
formal
used to introduce an additional notable quality or achievement of someone or something
New York City is famous for its skyscrapers, also known for its diverse cultural scene.
New York City has another significant reputation beyond its skyscrapers.
The scientist won a Nobel Prize, also known for his groundbreaking research in medicine.
The scientist has another notable achievement besides the Nobel Prize.
Commonly used in biographies, news articles, and descriptions to highlight multiple achievements or qualities.
Collocations
widely also known foremphasizes broader recognition of the additional qualityperhaps also known forsuggests the additional quality is less prominent
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Avoid repetition
Use 'also known for' to introduce a secondary quality without repeating 'famous' or 'known'. For example, say 'a writer also known for her activism' instead of 'a famous writer also known for her activism'.
Gold Rule
Order of importance
The primary quality or achievement should be mentioned first, followed by 'also known for' to introduce the secondary one.
Word Origin
The phrase combines the adverb 'also' (from Old English 'eallswa', meaning 'just so') with 'known' (past participle of 'know', from Old English 'cnawan') and the preposition 'for' (from Old English 'for'). It emerged in the 19th century as a way to list multiple attributes of a person or thing.
Usage Notes
This phrase is typically used in formal or neutral contexts, such as biographies, academic writing, or professional descriptions. It avoids redundancy by implying that the additional quality is secondary to the primary one.
Word Breakdown
also
in addition
adverbknown
recognized or famous
past participlefor
because of
prepositionEnglish Dictionary