: fully or widely known

Examples of well-known in a Sentence

an anchorwoman so well-known that she passes for a local celebrity
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And beyond these species, Baxter State Park is also well-known for its abundance of grouse, with both spruce and ruffed grouse calling the park home. Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025 Throughout her tenure, the longtime editor has been well-known for championing younger designers, giving them multiple opportunities to expand their businesses and exposure. Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 26 June 2025 While Soleimani was well-known for his public image and charismatic leadership, Qaani has kept a lower profile, both domestically and abroad. Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025 But of course, the Celica is well-known as a successful rally car, having won three driver championships in the early 1990s. Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for well-known

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of well-known was in the 15th century

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“Well-known.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/well-known. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.

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well-known

adjective
ˈwel-ˈnōn
: known by many people

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