Synonyms of well-knownnext
: 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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Amelia and Liza are well-known as socialites in the UK, and also work as models. Séraphine Roger, Vanity Fair, 23 May 2026 While not as well-known as her glamorous trilogy, this first ring held personal significance for the prince, representing the colors of the flag in his home country of Monaco. Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 23 May 2026 His name became especially well-known to Midwestern motorsports fans, as no one won more races at Kansas Speedway than his nine across all NASCAR series. Reid Spencer, Kansas City Star, 22 May 2026 The province is well-known for its oil sands, which contribute significantly to Alberta and Canada's economy. Sam Meredith, CNBC, 22 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for well-known

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 28 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

well-known

adjective
ˈwel-ˈnōn
: known by many people

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