Synonyms of knownnext
: generally recognized
a known authority on art

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No such known incident happened at this year's state title. Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026 The brand is most known for its usage of premium leathers and use of Goodyear welt construction across its core styles. Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 1 June 2026 The rescuers found the five miners in the furthest of the cave's five known chambers on Wednesday. Kerry Breen, CBS News, 31 May 2026 There are currently no known human or animal exposures associated with the incident. Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 31 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for known

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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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 2 Jun. 2026.

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known

adjective
: generally recognized
a known expert on art

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