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Examples of well-known in a Sentence
an anchorwoman so well-known that she passes for a local celebrity
Recent Examples on the Web
But even Musk, who is well-known for sleeping on the floors of his factories in order to get the job done, believes careers will become something of an option in the future thanks to AI.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 24 May 2024
The annual summer program brings local and well-known artists to downtown Sacramento.
—Hanh Truong, Sacramento Bee, 23 May 2024
Brownback endorsed Kahrs on Wednesday morning, lending his well-known, but polarizing, name into the primary.
—Daniel Desrochers, Kansas City Star, 23 May 2024
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While gratitude is well-known for boosting mental wellness, its impact on physical health is promising, albeit less certain.
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Not as tourist-trodden as the aforementioned hot spots, but more well-known than Eleuthera and Andros, the Exumas earns its shine as a relaxing vacation destination with nature-forward highlights.
—Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 21 May 2024
His dedication to his craft and his pursuit of excellence are well-known.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 May 2024
One of the most well-known operates out of the East L.A. station and is commonly known as the Banditos.
—Keri Blakinger, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2024
Herbal practitioners suggest several remedies that include lavender, and its perfume is well-known in beauty products and room fresheners.
—Lee Somerville, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 May 2024
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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 28 May. 2024.
Kids Definition
well-known
adjectiveˈwel-ˈnōn
: known by many people
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