well-known

[wel-nohn]

adjective

1. clearly or fully known.

   The well-known reasons are obvious.

2. generally or widely known.

   a well-known painting.

   Synonyms: celebrated, noted, famous, prominent

well-known

adjective

1. widely known; famous; celebrated

2. known fully or clearly

Word History and Origins

Origin of well-known¹

late Middle English word dating back to 1425–75

Example Sentences

So much so that it’s hard to have a baby and not hear about baby sleep expert Cara Dumaplin, who runs the well-known— and sometimes controversial— Instagram account Taking Cara Babies.

From Salon

For many, supermodel status can mean your personal life is as well-known as your work in fashion.

From BBC

Hepburn is also a popular figure within the Holyrood group, and his wife Julie is a well-known SNP activist and currently the party's head of strategic delivery.

From BBC

The Johnson Amendment to a tax bill passed in 1954 is a well-known example.

From Salon

Featuring thousands of participants, the takeover will see audience members invited to explore well-known and hidden spaces across the site.

From BBC

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