He was surprised to find himself well known in literary circles.

The University is well known in philosophical and theological circles.

Some were figures well known in military or other circles.

The story appears to have been well known in literary circles.

Both have large fortunes, though they are not widely known in financial circles outside the West.

With his active pen he became well known in Liberal circles.

During those years, he became known in academic circles as both a teacher and scholar.

He became known in inner circles as the father of Federation justice.

He is well known for his strategic moves in political circles.

The machine was known in certain circles as Jobs' baby.