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View synonyms for

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: , , ,



well-known

adjective

  1. widely known; famous; celebrated
  2. known fully or clearly
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of well-known1

late Middle English word dating back to 1425–75
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Executive editor Tanya Simon, who is running the program on an interim basis, is the daughter of the late Bob Simon, a well-known correspondent for the program.

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“I know T&T may not be well-known in Irvine, but we are excited to surprise our shoppers with a unique shopping experience.”

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US President Donald Trump has some well-known nemeses: illegal immigrants, low-flow showers and last, but definitely not least, the head of the US central bank.

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Top executives at well-known US firms are warning about the impact that tariffs are having on their companies and the wider economy.

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She was so well-known that people called out to her on the street.

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