: 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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Moët Hennessy is the wines and spirits division of the company, which is well-known for its prestigious Champagne labels, including Dom Perignon, along with cognac and fine wines. Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025 London’s pricing zones are the most extensive and the most well-known. Laurie Winkless, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025 Their commitment to their clients and values of empathy, excellence, curation, and transparency is well-known and well-respected in the industry. Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 11 Mar. 2025 San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy is the best and most well-known Mr. Irrelevant. Jesse Newell, Kansas City Star, 11 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for well-known

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 24 Mar. 2025.

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well-known

adjective
ˈwel-ˈnōn
: known by many people

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