: fully or widely known

Examples of well-known in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Dell’s origin story is well-known in the computer business. Michal Lev-Ram, Fortune, 25 Mar. 2024 Ditto being able to hear gifted performers and composers abroad who may not yet be as well-known here as in their respective homelands. George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Mar. 2024 Columbia is well-known in the outdoor world for their high-quality apparel and gear, and these pants are no exception. Alice Bennett, Travel + Leisure, 24 Mar. 2024 While Clark, Reese and other women’s stars such as Cameron Brink and Paige Bueckers possess huge followings, top men’s college players, such as Reed Sheppard, Rob Dillingham and Cody Williams – who may be destined for this year’s NBA draft – are seemingly less well-known. Alex Leeds Matthews and Ben Morse, CNN, 23 Mar. 2024 Why Eggs Might Be Able to Keep Bones Healthy Eggs are well-known for being a low-calorie breakfast option, as well as for containing a moderate amount of protein (about 6 grams per large chicken egg). Sarah Garone, Health, 23 Mar. 2024 With Biden and Trump both so well-known, the number of undecided voters in 2024 may be smaller than ever, but the classic formulation of American politics still holds true: Winning requires capturing the center. David Lauter, Los Angeles Times, 22 Mar. 2024 Itliong is not as well-known as Chávez, yet his influence in the fledgling days of the United Farm Workers, a combined effort to merge their respective unions, was just as impactful. David John Chávez, The Mercury News, 21 Mar. 2024 Coles was well-known in the community for his good grades and prowess on the football field. Kc Baker, Peoplemag, 11 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of well-known was in the 15th century

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“Well-known.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/well-known. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

well-known

adjective
ˈwel-ˈnōn
: known by many people

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