known

adjective

\ˈnōn

Definition of known

: generally recognized a known authority on art

Examples of known in a Sentence

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Ho isn’t particularly well known and until recently had been living in Los Angeles. — Matier & Ross, SFChronicle.com, "Highways considered for carpool lanes in and out of SF," 9 July 2018 Lahey’s become known for signing every single diploma, amounting to 80 percent of the Quinnipiac alumni base. — Alison Kuznitz, courant.com, "A Visionary Leader, President John Lahey Casts His Final Shadow On Quinnipiac University," 2 July 2018 But with a popular incumbent in Gov. Larry Hogan seeking re-election against the survivor of a group of lesser-known candidates seeking the Democratic nomination, that race has yet to spark enthusiasm among the electorate. — The Aegis, "Your duty calls [Editorial]," 22 June 2018 Both of the aircraft are already largely known quantities. — Sean Gallagher, Ars Technica, "Air Force tests two turboprops as potential A-10 “replacements”," 19 June 2018 There were no known witnesses or surveillance cameras. — Austen Erblat, Sun-Sentinel.com, "West Boca crime log: June 23-July 1," 13 July 2018 But Raskin had spent nearly a decade in state politics, was well known to voters and had assembled a superior political organization. — Paul Schwartzman, Washington Post, "In the year of the woman, can a $10 million man win a House seat?," 21 June 2018 When Fujian, a province well known for its small student population and high enrollment quota, made a rare move to open up its gaokao to students nationwide, many families decided to seize the opportunity. — Elaine Wang, CNN, "China's exam migrants desperate for chance to sit life-changing gaokao," 6 June 2018 All four suspects are well known to police, according to authorities. — Danny Mcdonald, BostonGlobe.com, "Littleton police nab four after a chase through multiple towns," 24 Apr. 2018

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