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well-known

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of well-known

widely known

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

Synonyms of well-known

big-name, celebrated, famed, famous, noted, notorious, prominent, renowned, star, visible

Words Related to well-known

fabled, fabulous, legendary

distinguished, eminent, exceptional, great, illustrious, leading, notable, noteworthy, outstanding, preeminent, prestigious, remarkable, supereminent, superior

important, significant

acknowledged, recognized, respected

favorite, popular, preferred

estimable, honorable, reputable, respectable

formidable, redoubtable

Near Antonyms of well-known

insignificant, unimportant

undistinguished, unexceptional

Antonyms of well-known

anonymous, nameless, obscure, uncelebrated, unfamous, unknown, unsung

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