well-known

[wel-nohn] / ˈwɛlˈnoʊn /

ADJECTIVE

familiar, famous

Synonyms

STRONGEST

acclaimed eminent illustrious important infamous known leading notable noted notorious outstanding popular prominent recognized renowned reputable

WEAK

VIP WK big big-name big-shot celeb celebrated common conspicuous in the limelight in the public eye large name public somebody splashy star superstar widely known

Antonyms

STRONGEST

inconspicuous inferior insignificant obscure ordinary unimportant unknown unnoticeable unremarkable

WEAK

unfamiliar

Example Sentences

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A well-known figure in the news in Rio, Moscatelli calls the capybaras by human names to sensitize humans to them.

From Slate • May 27, 2026

Around the same time, my wife and I were invited to dinner by another adviser from a different well-known firm, but I was more cautious this time.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

The well-known venture capitalist who bet on Google says that the AI revolution is, if anything, underhyped.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Kennedy Shoal is a well-known fishing reef in deep water.

From Barron's • May 24, 2026

It began as Trenton Business College and is not well-known outside the region.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove

well-known

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