: fully or widely known

Examples of well-known in a Sentence

an anchorwoman so well-known that she passes for a local celebrity
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Scrutinizing Republican candidates, whether new or well-known names, is a job that should not be left to the Democratic Party. Kimberly Ross, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025 What may be surprising is that a brand well-known as a trailblazer in consumer payments was also the vanguard of the commercial payments industry. Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025 The Submariner, Rolex Daytona, and Patek Philippe Nautilus didn’t become well-known overnight. Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025 Cherries Tart cherries (and tart cherry juice) are well-known for their sleep-inducing properties. Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 10 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for well-known

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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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 13 Sep. 2025.

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well-known

adjective
ˈwel-ˈnōn
: known by many people

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