[ US /ˈwɛɫˈnoʊn/ ]
ADJECTIVE
  1. widely or fully known
    these facts are well known
    well-known facts
    a well-known politician
    a politician who is well known
  2. frequently experienced; known closely or intimately
    a well-known voice reached her ears
    a long-familiar face
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How To Use well-known In A Sentence

  • The beneficial properties of the sulphureous springs which could weaken muscle and articular diseases and skin illnesses, were already well-known by the 5th century B.C.
  • A well-known waterman at Selby said that the river was in a fearful condition, and this had a good deal to do with the reported collisions taking place and damage done to boats on their voyages to and from the town.
  • Howie is a well-known writer and clown.
  • What has become the largest event in Camarillo, the Camarillo Art & Jazz Festival welcomes a prestigious line up of well-known musicians and artists that will entertain and delight visitors over the entire weekend period. Camarillo Art & Jazz Festival August 10th – August 12th
  • Madame Grès, born Germaine Krebs, was once as well-known as her contemporary Coco Chanel, but while Ms. Chanel sold mass-produced ready-to-wear, Ms. Grès designed only hand-made haute couture that sold first as the label "Alix" and later as "Madame Grès. Collecting Vintage Dresses Like Art
  • It is a well-known fact that our cities are being overrun by foxes. Times, Sunday Times
  • In fact some of today's most well-known teachers were skipped one or two dans during aikido's early years.
  • IT'S a well-known fact that footballers have embarrassing tastes in music. The Sun
  • The hotel is owned by well-known Democratic activist Joe Cesare.
  • Having savored victory, the ruffians moved on to attack the homes of well-known abolitionists in the neighborhood.
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