well-known
Americanadjective
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clearly or fully known.
The well-known reasons are obvious.
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generally or widely known.
a well-known painting.
- Synonyms:
- celebrated, noted, famous, prominent
adjective
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widely known; famous; celebrated
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known fully or clearly
Etymology
Origin of well-known
late Middle English word dating back to 1425–75
Example Sentences
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The restrictions would not just affect well-known apps such as TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat but also YouTube and other video sharing platforms as well as AI chatbots and online games.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
In order to save money and have enough for discretionary items, it may be more helpful to maintain these spending levels than to use the well-known rules of thumb.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 15, 2026
"We used to be well-known for the daily shootings and killings. Now we are well-known for our very successful entrepreneurs, the tech industry, the successful defence industry, and the capital markets," he said.
From Barron's ● Sep. 11, 2026
Lucas also invited Banksy to the museum to remake some well-known works, including “Girl With a Balloon,” Bates said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
Her well-known father, the writer Roald Dahl, had sent her to Haiti for a taste of adventure and perhaps to find a useful life serving others.
From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French
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