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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Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2026
Liu and PinkPantheress’ mutual admiration is well-documented.
—Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 22 Feb. 2026
Green’s decline and battle with his own mortality have been well-documented.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 21 Feb. 2026
But the benefits of preschool are well-documented, both developmentally for children and economically for working parents.
—Calmatters, Oc Register, 18 Feb. 2026
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“Well-documented.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/well-documented. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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