well-informed

adjective

ˈwel-in-ˈfȯrmd How to pronounce well-informed (audio)
Definition of well-informednext
as in informed
having information especially as a result of study or experience patients considering LASIK surgery should be well-informed about the risks and possible complications

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Recent Examples of well-informed Prioritize safety, stay well-informed, and act responsibly to safeguard lives and property. — Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026 There are a lot of issues in government that can be the subject of reasonable and well-informed discussion, where different parties might fall on different answers. — Arkansas Online, 23 Mar. 2026 There are a lot of issues in government that can be the subject of reasonable and well-informed discussion, where different parties might fall on different answers. — New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 18 Mar. 2026 Given out for free in streetside orange boxes and in stacks at cafés, The L was stylish and well-informed, highlighting locally famous names and haunts, and establishing a sense of shared community for the corridor. — Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 14 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for well-informed
Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-informed
  1. informed
  2. acquainted
  3. familiar
  4. aware
Adjective
  • Jensen and researchers at the London Business School, found skilled or informed traders drove the majority of the accuracy on Polymarket.
    — Ananya Chetia, CNBC, 2 July 2026
  • With more options than ever, employees often need additional guidance to make informed decisions.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of informed
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  • Hoffman’s mother, when Scheiber later speaks to her, is well acquainted with this flavor of incredulity.
    — Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
  • Our niece became acquainted with a man through a website.
    — Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
Definition of acquainted
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  • Unlike scenic destinations that become part of a wedding backdrop, Walshe said Madison Square Garden presents the opposite challenge because designers would first have to erase the venue's familiar arena feel before creating something entirely new.
    — Lauryn Overhultz , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026
  • From there, Florida's history followed the path more familiar to Americans, eventually becoming the 27th state in 1845.
    — Hank Tester, CBS News, 1 July 2026
Definition of familiar
Adjective
  • Buckingham Palace has, however, been aware of that judgment since last Thursday.
    — Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026
  • City officials were made aware of the potential dangers the fireworks were posing for the departing and arriving flights.
    — Diego Mendoza, CNN Money, 5 July 2026
Definition of aware

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