well-known

adjective

ˈwel-ˈnōn How to pronounce well-known (audio)
Definition of well-knownnext
as in famous
widely known an anchorwoman so well-known that she passes for a local celebrity

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Recent Examples of well-known The coach may be well-known to one fanbase already — congrats, you guys know ball — but could make a greater impact locally and nationally in 2026. — Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 21 July 2026 There are different types, including vascular dementia, which is often caused by strokes, and Alzheimer’s disease dementia, the most common and well-known. — Kathleen Felton, Time, 21 July 2026 Since its launch in 2005, C E Ferulic has become well-known as one of the best antioxidant formulas on the market. — Kara McGrath, Allure, 20 July 2026 Kate Spade is well-known for its whimsical handbags, often featuring fun shapes depicting slices of pizza, gorgeous flowers, delicious fruits, and other playful motifs. — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for well-known
Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-known
  1. famous
  2. famed
  3. prominent
  4. celebrated
  5. renowned
  6. notorious
Adjective
  • That disposition, building inside a system with no certainty of outcome, is what every emerging market requires from the people inside it who are not yet famous enough to wait.
    — Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Opulent Gundel, the famous café and restaurant that opened in 1910, is nearby.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of famous
Adjective
  • The third hole features an 80-yard blind tee shot from one of the tee boxes, while the seventh hole has a 60-yard shot over a cove, and the ninth plays through two large mounds that were inspired by the famed opening hole at Tobacco Road.
    — Erik Matuszewski, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • The elder Agbayani was a key part of the 2000 team that lost to the New York Yankees in the famed Subway Series.
    — Evan Drellich, New York Times, 31 July 2026
Definition of famed
Adjective
  • Ben Crump, one of the nation’s most prominent civil rights attorneys, also shared two posts with his 1 million followers about the circumstances surrounding Juliana’s death.
    — Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026
  • Samuel, who turned 30 in January, could have a prominent role at receiver given Pearsall could miss significant time with the injury.
    — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of prominent
Adjective
  • Considering Banks’ filmography spans 50 years and includes Breaking Bad’s assortment of highly celebrated villains, Dalton knew the weight of such a statement.
    — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 31 July 2026
  • That’s the all-important question every sports car fan is asking about Mazda’s most celebrated car.
    — Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of celebrated
Adjective
  • Heim, 31, is a former All-Star and World Series champion known as a renowned defensive catcher and pitch framer.
    — Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Now, winemakers and enthusiasts are worried about the economic impact on some of the country's finest products, most notably, renowned reds like Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.
    — Martina Di Licosa, CBS News, 31 July 2026
Definition of renowned
Adjective
  • For the fans, Europe’s spring classics, notorious for their cobblestones and miserable weather, had delivered that year.
    — Tom Campbell, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Season 2 pits Batman against more of Gotham’s most notorious criminals while continuing the show’s stylish blend of detective stories, classic comic book influences, and old-school film noir.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of notorious

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