: 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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Located in Northumberland National Park, the Sycamore Gap tree was well-known throughout England and beyond. Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 May 2025 After the fact, Ye claimed Legend and well-known Detroit rapper Big Sean turned on him after his support for Trump. Jay Stahl, USA Today, 11 May 2025 Prosecutors paint a darker portrait of the music impresario who became as well-known for his rap career as for his A-list parties and many brands, from Ciroc to Sean John. Danielle Bacher, People.com, 9 May 2025 Since arriving in Rome, Prevost had kept a low public profile but was well-known to the men who count, and respected by those who worked with him. Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 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 25 May. 2025.

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well-known

adjective
ˈwel-ˈnōn
: known by many people

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