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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Vertical Aerospace is still certifying aircraft for commercial service and isn’t as well-known as some of the other players trying to create a “low altitude economy,” including Joby Aviation, Archer Aviation, and Beta Technologies.
From Barron's
While the risks for child actors are well-known, Stoner worries that social media is now creating similar situations for children across the nation.
From Los Angeles Times
Stocks with little coverage tend to outperform well-known and widely followed peers.
NewYork-Presbyterian is one of the most well-known and prestigious hospital systems in the U.S.
The cave also contained fossils of an extinct ancestor of the takahē, helping scientists better understand the evolution of this well-known New Zealand bird.
From Science Daily
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