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

Discovery has joined a key copyright infringement case that could test the legal bounds of using artificial intelligence to create digital replicas of well-known characters.

From Los Angeles Times

From a well-known Kolkata family, he drifted - alcoholic, rootless, a man described by his wife as having "this terrible business of sitting around doing nothing. Nothing. No reading, no talking, no thinking".

From BBC

“With excessive noise, disruptive behavior, obstruction of the public right of way, litter and vandalism, party houses are well-known to impact neighborhood quality and threaten public safety,” L.A.

From Los Angeles Times

Private security for well-known celebrities, VIPs and business leaders can easily reach millions of dollars per year, depending on the level of threats and protection required.

From BBC

An Italian website that posted doctored images of well-known women, including Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, with obscene commentary, has announced its closure after a backlash from other female politicians.

From BBC

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