well-known

adjective

ˈwel-ˈnōn 

: fully or widely known

Synonyms of well-known

• famous
• famed
• prominent
• celebrated
• renowned
• notorious

Examples of well-known in a Sentence

an anchorwoman so well-known that she passes for a local celebrity

Recent Examples on the Web

Bonami, who was born in Italy and holds US citizenship, is well-known internationally. — Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Lenovo Idea Tab Plus Deal Lenovo's Android tablets occupy an interesting place in the ecosystem of a company that's well-known for making excellent laptop keyboards. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 16 Oct. 2026

Another one of the most well-known is Kaymakli, another sprawling underground complex not far from Derinkuyu. — Maya Chawla, Architectural Digest, 12 Oct. 2026

All in all, the look was par for the course for Roan, well-known for her penchant for eye-catching attire. — Erin Wisti, Footwear News, 11 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for well-known

• alone
• atone
• backbone
• bemoan
• bluestone
• breastbone
• brownstone
• capstone
• cheekbone
• condone
• curbstone
• cyclone

Kids Definition

well-known

adjective

ˈwel-ˈnōn

: known by many people