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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Created by Chris Mundy, Damon Lindelof and Tom King, “Lanterns” has been touted as a crime thriller involving DC’s well-known pair of intergalactic cops.
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026
But is a simple mention of Mossad relating to their well-known hunt for Nazis 70 years ago really so sensitive?
From BBC • May 15, 2026
Terpin, a well-known commentator on all things crypto, is the author of the book “Bitcoin Supercycle: How the crypto calendar can make you rich,” as well as an early advocate.
From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026
It’s home to well-known spacecraft like the International Space Station and the Hubble Space Telescope.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026
“It is a well-known fact, Brer,” John Henry said.
From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia
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