How to Use well-known in a Sentence

well-known

adjective
  • That was well-known as a rumor.
    — Fiction Non Fiction august 21, Literary Hub, 21 Aug. 2025
  • The freak athlete part is well-known.
    — Tracy Kimball, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2026
  • The freak athlete part is well-known.
    — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 25 Apr. 2026
  • That’s well-known in the market.
    — Idaho Statesman, 6 Jan. 2026
  • Here are some cool facts about just how well-known this kid’s program is.
    — Sherri Gordon, Parents, 10 Apr. 2026
  • Caicedo is their best and most well-known player.
    — The Athletic Staff, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2026
  • By now, the background of these cases is well-known.
    — Barbara McQuade, Mercury News, 2 Dec. 2025
  • These facts have been quite well-known among insiders.
    — George Calhoun, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
  • The man the team will interview next is far more well-known.
    — Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Oct. 2025
  • Harry's feelings have been well-known to her over many years.
    — Simon Perry, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2023
  • Ramirez is also most well-known for his role as Pedro.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Mar. 2026
  • But Pearson is well-known in the district.
    — David Weigel, semafor.com, 8 Oct. 2025
  • His family was well-known in the area, his son told the Times.
    — Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
  • By this point, Fripp was well-known for his cerebral nature.
    — Sam Sodomsky, Pitchfork, 11 Jan. 2026
  • His role as Chris Turk on Scrubs was one of his most well-known.
    — Jessica Booth, Redbook, 24 Aug. 2023
  • Starlink is well-known for avoiding hard data caps.
    — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 3 June 2026
  • Nesbit's image was well-known during her time.
    — Danielle Parker, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
  • In truth, Su was already well-known by some in China.
    — Ben Church, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2025
  • There are many great spots to catch this year's fall foliage, some world-renowned and others not as well-known.
    — Kyle Reiman, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Miller was well-known for grace under pressure on the gymnastics floors.
    — Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
  • All are renowned in the business, but some are less well-known to the general public.
    — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 27 Mar. 2023
  • The water is very calm, and the beach is well-known for being the best spot to go searching for shark teeth.
    — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2023
  • Steve Hunt's name is well-known in local activist circles.
    — Maria Guinnip, Oklahoman, 6 Feb. 2026
  • Miu Miu, of course, is well-known for its curveball casting choices.
    — Hayley Maitland, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2024
  • London’s pricing zones are the most extensive and the most well-known.
    — Laurie Winkless, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
  • Bakhtiari, who is well-known for these kinds of abilities, led them to the victory.
    — Christopher Kuhagen, Journal Sentinel, 3 July 2023
  • The couple had been well-known in Houston’s restaurant world.
    — Aviva Bechky, Houston Chronicle, 11 May 2026
  • City officials say the problem is well-known and deeply rooted.
    — Bo Evans, CBS News, 1 May 2026
  • The problems cited here are well-known in the profession.
    — George Calhoun, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
  • Scott’s parents were well-known and liked in Sausalito.
    — Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2025

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