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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She finds that the shows that tend to do well have to have a well-known lead actor, be of an interesting topic and be attached to something that is already established or popular.
From Los Angeles Times
One version of a well-known story about Diogenes tells of how the Cynic went through the streets of Athens holding a lamp, searching for an honest person.
Stock was a well-known radio and TV presenter and a podcaster in South Africa.
From BBC
It is well-known among high-speed traders and other firms can use it too, he said.
Warsh, who had been the front-runner for the Fed job in the spring, is a well-known critic of the U.S. central bank.
From MarketWatch
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