well-earned

adjective

: fully deserved

a well-earned reputation/rest

Her success is well-earned.

Examples of well-earned in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Seattle’s reputation as a rainy city is well-earned — not because of downpours, but because of how often the drizzle shows up. —Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Apr. 2026

That’s been time-tested and well-earned from improbable roots. —Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2026

Pragmata controls like a dream, making every dodge, dip, and dive feel well-earned. —Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 14 Apr. 2026

Regardless of the final strategy, Harbour’s inevitable nomination will be well-earned. —Clayton Davis, Variety, 2 Apr. 2026

Helles Real won this whole darn thing in 2023, so that 2 seed is well-earned. —Rasputin Todd, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Mar. 2026

Sean Payton’s club will enjoy a well-earned bye next weekend. —Zak Keefer, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026

This reputation is well-earned. —Terry Wagner, Dallas Morning News, 2 Jan. 2026

Skyline’s fame is well-earned, though, and worth braving the crowds. —Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 24 Nov. 2025

Rhymes for well-earned

• overturned
• unconcerned
• adjourned
• concerned
• discerned
• interned
• returned
• sunburned
• unburned
• unearned
• unlearned
• unturned