as in famous
widely known
an anchorwoman so well-known that she passes for a local celebrity
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of well-known
Though Porter became well-known for her blunt questioning of witnesses in Congress, her brusque style has not translated to broad support in California’s 2026 governor’s race.
—
Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
Its main competition, the Halcyon Hotel, sat on Flagler Street and Northeast Second Avenue — and for a while was just as well-known as its bigger rival.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 14 May 2026
The company is so well-known that a Disney project in Shanghai ordered Bilco access products, and The Bushnell in Hartford used Bilco smoke vents on its roof, designed to remove smoke heat and gases in case of a fire, the Courant has reported.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 14 May 2026
The Murdaugh family was already well-known in South Carolina’s Lowcountry prior to his arrest.
—Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for well-known
Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
Its main competition, the Halcyon Hotel, sat on Flagler Street and Northeast Second Avenue — and for a while was just as well-known as its bigger rival.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 14 May 2026
The company is so well-known that a Disney project in Shanghai ordered Bilco access products, and The Bushnell in Hartford used Bilco smoke vents on its roof, designed to remove smoke heat and gases in case of a fire, the Courant has reported.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 14 May 2026
The Murdaugh family was already well-known in South Carolina’s Lowcountry prior to his arrest.
—Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for well-known
Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-known
Adjective
-
Short but sweet Jacksonville took advantage of perhaps the most famous offseason haircut with quarterback Trevor Lawrence getting his long locks cut short on camera after introducing the Jaguars’ schedule that then plays out on the screen edited down to less than 2 minutes.—
Teresa M. Walker,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2026
-
To paraphrase the famous musical title, a funny thing happened on the way to the upfronts this year.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
14 May 2026
Adjective
-
At one point in Avedon, Ron Howard’s documentary about the famed photographer Richard Avedon, the claim is made that Avedon captured much of the 20th century.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2026
-
Ferrell introduced his exaggerated impersonation of famed entertainer Robert Goulet for season 26 in 2000.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
Adjective
-
References to gambling during NBA games analyzed by The Post appeared on average in 1 of every 3 minutes and were often prominent.—
Luke Connors,
Washington Post,
19 May 2026
-
Romano’s sturdy book may not stint on examples of Mary’s bad behavior—including a ferociously jealous verbal assault, near the end of the war, on the wife of a prominent Union general—but the biographer keeps tilting against those who slighted Mary in even the most superficial ways.—
Thomas Mallon,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
Adjective
-
Carter was soon turning out hits of his own, often backed by the celebrated session players at FAME.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
14 May 2026
-
In the film Damon portrays a celebrated astronaut who, stranded and desperate, nearly sacrifices humanity to save himself.—
Eliana Dockterman,
Time,
12 May 2026
Adjective
-
Carano didn’t have any fighting experience either when Coker walked into renowned Muay Thai Grand Master Toddy’s gym in Las Vegas.—
Mark Puleo,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
-
This rightly renowned novel is an incredible exploration of a believable historical situation where twin Black girls, Desiree and Stella, born in 1938 Louisiana.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
Adjective
-
Lake Baikal, often described as an inland sea because of its enormous size, is notorious for sudden storms and icy conditions even during tourist season, according to National Geographic.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
20 May 2026
-
In the Senate, Mike Lee has proved notorious for wasting valuable time with legislation that has little chance of passing.—
Scott Braden,
Denver Post,
19 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Well-known.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-known. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
