well-known

[ wel-nohn ]

adjective

1. clearly or fully known:

   The well-known reasons are obvious.

2. generally or widely known:

   a well-known painting.

   Synonyms: celebrated, noted, famous, prominent

well-known

adjective

1. widely known; famous; celebrated
2. known fully or clearly

Word History and Origins

Origin of well-known¹

late Middle English word dating back to 1425–75

Example Sentences

A well-known figure in Northern Ireland, he was honoured by Queen’s University earlier this year for his contribution to journalism.

From BBC

While McMahon’s views on many hot-button education issues are not well-known, the institute’s website focuses its priorities on “school choice,” parental approval of curriculum, basic skills and “teaching the truth about America’s history.”

From Los Angeles Times

Still, it is intended to signal that City Hall is standing with its large immigrant population in a deep blue city already well-known for resisting Trump.

From Los Angeles Times

This well-known fringe pattern phenomenon is caused by consistent constructive interference but has different characteristics when radio waves propagate around a neutron star.

From Science Daily

For actors like Butler, White, Zellweger and Chalamet, who need to channel a well-known voice the first step is being aware of the voice they have.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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