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US
/ˈwɛɫˈnoʊn/
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ADJECTIVE
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widely or fully known
these facts are well known
well-known facts
a well-known politician
a politician who is well known -
frequently experienced; known closely or intimately
a well-known voice reached her ears
a long-familiar face
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.