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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Thanks to his breakout role as Fez on “That 70’s Show,” Valderrama was already well-known before joining “NCIS” and he’s noticed which role fans recognize him for has changed.
From Los Angeles Times
By that time, other well-known politicians, including billionaire developer Rick Caruso and L.A.
From Los Angeles Times
A well-known example is thalidomide, a drug from the 1950s.
From Science Daily
Though it is reassuring that it uses well-known and community-reviewed ciphers.
From Salon
One well-known study into Nazi-era education found that school-based indoctrination could have long-lasting effects, particularly when reinforced by the wider social environment.
From BBC
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