known

adjective

ˈnōn 

: generally recognized

a known authority on art

Examples of known in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The venue has also become known for its commitment to artists, returning 70% of ticket revenue directly to performers from the first ticket sold. — Kansas City Star, 6 July 2026

The $500 million observatory’s primary mission is detecting gamma-ray bursts, the most powerful explosions in the known Universe. — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 6 July 2026

Charles Walker, Henry Highland Garnet and Frederick Douglass (one of Stanton’s male co-signatories) were among the most well known. — Brian Delay, Mercury News, 4 July 2026

Head coach Carlos Queiroz has become well known for his tactical knowhow on the defensive end and will look to thwart Colombia’s many offensive talents. — Ben Church, CNN Money, 3 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing known

• known quantity
• let it be known
• make oneself known
• make one's presence felt/heard/known
• make (something) known
• might/should have known
• otherwise known as
• truth be told/known
• well-known

Rhymes for known

• blown
• clone
• cone
• crone
• drone
• flown
• groan
• grown
• hone
• joan
• jone
• loan

Kids Definition

known

adjective

ˈnōn 

: generally recognized

a known expert on art