Synonyms of knownnext
: generally recognized
a known authority on art

Examples of known in a Sentence

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As of now, there is no known treatment or cure. Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 25 May 2026 Officials have not announced any known Ebola cases connected to Atlanta travelers at this time. Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 24 May 2026 The estate representative will notify known creditors and heirs and publish a public notice in a local newspaper to alert unknown creditors of the person's death. Medora Lee, USA Today, 23 May 2026 The Pendry in Park City, Utah, more known for its ski slopes, has seen a 15% uptick in summer demand compared to last year, says John Rolfs, the hotel’s general manager. Hannah Seligson, Vanity Fair, 23 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for known

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of known was in the 14th century

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“Known.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/known. Accessed 27 May. 2026.

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known

adjective
: generally recognized
a known expert on art

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