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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Yaroslavsky contrasts the city setup with that of Los Angeles County, which she says has a well-known leader in Director of Public Works Mark Pestrella.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2026
She said better regulation of the secondhand market was needed, including for pawnbrokers and well-known online retailers and auctioneers.
From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026
Ben & Jerry’s sells pints of ice cream in memorable flavors such as “Half Baked” and “Cherry Garcia” but is equally well-known for its socially-driven mission that has at times stirred controversy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 2026
Liberal democracy was a roaring economic success for most of the 20th century, at least in broad strokes and with some well-known caveats.
From Salon ● Oct. 26, 2026
His modesty is a well-known fact, which even the stupidest person wouldn't dream of questioning.
From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank
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