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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“I’ve had a lot of people who are already conditional permanent residents … that are very concerned, or people applying for naturalization,” said Matt Cameron, a well-known immigration attorney in the Boston area.
From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026
Anywhere, which owned well-known brokerage brands such as Century 21, Sotheby’s and Coldwell Banker, was the second-biggest.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
Curry, a point guard for the Golden State Warriors, is one of the most well-known names in the sport today.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
Your mom is a well-known scholar of Persian food.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
How I looked forward to catch the first view of the well-known woods!
From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë
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