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well-known


well–known

adjective \-ˈnōn\

: known by many people

Full Definition of WELL-KNOWN

:  fully or widely known
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First Known Use of WELL-KNOWN

15th century

Related to WELL-KNOWN

Synonyms
big-name, celebrated, famed, noted, notorious, prominent, renowned, star, visible, well-known
Antonyms
anonymous, nameless, obscure, uncelebrated, unfamous, unknown, unsung

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