well-documented
adjective
—used to describe something that is known about or known to be true because there are many documents that describe it, prove it, etc.
a well-documented fact
That part of her life is not well-documented.
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However, Kelly’s hatred towards Beyoncé is well-documented and the singer’s fans have noticed.
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Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 6 Aug. 2025
The deep, personal animosity between Rollins and Punk is well-documented, and this elaborate, three-week deception was the ultimate way for Rollins to deny his nemesis his fairytale championship moment.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Aug. 2025
Since before taking office in 2014, Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan’s negative outlook on graffiti is well-documented.
—Aurora Sousanis, Freep.com, 3 Aug. 2025
Venezuela is an example of a country that suffered all of these impacts, and the case is far more well-documented than for most of the now 25% of countries under sanctions (up from 8% in the 1960s).
—Mark Weisbrot, Mercury News, 27 July 2025
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Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 6 Aug. 2025
The deep, personal animosity between Rollins and Punk is well-documented, and this elaborate, three-week deception was the ultimate way for Rollins to deny his nemesis his fairytale championship moment.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Aug. 2025
Since before taking office in 2014, Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan’s negative outlook on graffiti is well-documented.
—Aurora Sousanis, Freep.com, 3 Aug. 2025
Venezuela is an example of a country that suffered all of these impacts, and the case is far more well-documented than for most of the now 25% of countries under sanctions (up from 8% in the 1960s).
—Mark Weisbrot, Mercury News, 27 July 2025
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“Well-documented.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/well-documented. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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