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• adj.

  • celebrated (adjective)

  • high-powered,
  • up there,
  • glorious,
  • laureate,
  • storied,
  • revered,
  • well-known,
  • great,
  • preeminent,
  • Famed,
  • numero uno,
  • number one,
  • immortal,
  • Lionized.

  • classic/classical (adjective)

  • definitive,
  • distinguished,
  • paradigmatic,
  • ranking,
  • excellent,
  • top-notch,
  • vintage,
  • finest,
  • flawless,
  • prime,
  • superior,
  • masterly,
  • quintessential,
  • archetypal,
  • master,
  • capital,
  • paramount,
  • first-rate,
  • esthetic,
  • fine,
  • famous,
  • ideal,
  • consummate,
  • standard,
  • perfect,
  • champion,
  • top,
  • exemplary.

  • common (adjective)

  • prevailing,
  • joint,
  • social,
  • like,
  • conjunct,
  • correspondent,
  • in common,
  • widespread,
  • communal,
  • coincident,
  • generic,
  • usual,
  • community,
  • shared,
  • reciprocal,
  • congruous,
  • Commutual,
  • corporate,
  • universal,
  • communistic,
  • socialistic,
  • united,
  • prevalent,
  • accepted,
  • conjoint,
  • customary,
  • collective,
  • mutual,
  • Intermutual,
  • constant,
  • general.

  • conspicuous (adjective)

  • loud,
  • commanding,
  • rank,
  • flagrant,
  • glaring,
  • Tony,
  • striking,
  • remarkable,
  • arresting,
  • jazzy,
  • influential,
  • blatant,
  • glitzy,
  • garish,
  • pointed,
  • salient,
  • showy,
  • flashy,
  • marked,
  • Arrestive,
  • stick out like sore thumb,
  • signal,
  • screaming.

  • conventional (adjective)

  • typical,
  • wonted,
  • expected,
  • square,
  • orthodox,
  • stereotyped,
  • ordinary,
  • regular,
  • accustomed,
  • plain,
  • correct,
  • predominant,
  • everyday,
  • traditional,
  • in established usage,
  • ritual,
  • formal,
  • fashionable,
  • commonplace,
  • routine,
  • tralatitious,
  • decorous,
  • habitual,
  • current,
  • straight,
  • button-down,
  • proper.

  • discovered (adjective)

  • presented,
  • Explored,
  • Disinterred,
  • invented,
  • Shown,
  • perceived,
  • disclosed,
  • opened,
  • exposed,
  • identified,
  • learned,
  • Espied,
  • observed,
  • Originated,
  • detected,
  • unveiled,
  • ascertained,
  • searched out,
  • revealed,
  • Unearthed,
  • spotted,
  • real,
  • happened upon,
  • unlocked,
  • sighted.

  • distinguished (adjective)

  • memorable,
  • dignified,
  • noteworthy,
  • especial,
  • foremost,
  • venerable,
  • stately,
  • peerless,
  • aristocratic,
  • imposing,
  • honored,
  • brilliant,
  • talked of,
  • extraordinary,
  • nonpareil,
  • royal,
  • singular,
  • esteemed,
  • noble,
  • unforgettable,
  • highly regarded,
  • special,
  • shining.

  • eminent (adjective)

  • elevated,
  • august,
  • exalted,
  • dominant,
  • lofty,
  • high,
  • leonine,
  • page-oner,
  • grand,
  • Lionlike,
  • big-time,
  • big-name,
  • Celebrious,
  • big-league,
  • prestigious,
  • of note,
  • Redoubted,
  • big-gun,
  • high-ranking.

  • famous (adjective)

  • powerful,
  • in spotlight,
  • Applauded,
  • talked about,
  • mighty,
  • in limelight,
  • much-publicized,
  • splendid.

  • glorious (adjective)

  • effulgent,
  • magnificent,
  • radiant,
  • wonderful,
  • dazzling,
  • heavenly,
  • bright,
  • heroic,
  • pleasurable,
  • enjoyable,
  • time-honored,
  • beautiful,
  • gratifying,
  • triumphant,
  • majestic,
  • resplendent,
  • delightful,
  • superb,
  • gorgeous,
  • marvelous,
  • sublime.

  • historic (adjective)

  • consequential,
  • significant,
  • Red-letter.

  • honored (adjective)

  • decorated,
  • privileged,
  • venerated.

  • illustrious (adjective)

  • big league,
  • heavy,
  • monster.

  • important (adjective)

  • seminal,
  • incomparable,
  • upper-class,
  • top-drawer,
  • high profile,
  • high-up,
  • talented,
  • major-league,
  • effective,
  • high-level,
  • first-class,
  • distinctive,
  • solid,
  • page-one,
  • potent,
  • front-page,
  • four-star.

  • known (adjective)

  • manifest,
  • proverbial,
  • confessed,
  • patent,
  • obvious,
  • conscious,
  • received,
  • hackneyed,
  • published,
  • down pat,
  • acknowledged,
  • certified,
  • avowed,
  • admitted,
  • Familiar,
  • established.

  • leading (adjective)

  • main,
  • principal,
  • governing,
  • primary,
  • premier,
  • greatest,
  • stellar,
  • initial,
  • ruling,
  • highest,
  • arch,
  • first,
  • dominating,
  • best,
  • Headmost,
  • inaugural.

  • notable (adjective)

  • pronounced,
  • eventful,
  • observable,
  • uncommon,
  • noticeable,
  • evident,
  • nameable,
  • momentous,
  • high-profile,
  • something else,
  • serious,
  • rubric,
  • rare,
  • bodacious,
  • unusual.

  • notorious (adjective)

  • questionable,
  • wicked,
  • overt,
  • dishonorable,
  • opprobrious,
  • scandalous,
  • wanted,
  • ill-famed,
  • disreputable,
  • unadmirable one belled,
  • undisputed,
  • shady,
  • shameful.

  • open (adjective)

  • downright,
  • frank,
  • apparent,
  • unconcealed,
  • visible,
  • barefaced,
  • undisguised.

  • outstanding (adjective)

  • phenomenal,
  • hundred-proof,
  • STANDOUT,
  • exceptional,
  • out-of-sight,
  • meritorious,
  • boss,
  • major,
  • chief,
  • cool,
  • far-out,
  • crack,
  • impressive,
  • mostest,
  • bad,
  • world-class,
  • ace,
  • a-number-1,
  • steller,
  • out-of-this-world,
  • superlative,
  • primo,
  • a-1,
  • tops,
  • super.

  • prominent (adjective)

  • well-thought-of,
  • underlined,
  • big-shot,
  • respected.

  • proverbial (adjective)

  • legendary,
  • self-evident,
  • unquestioned,
  • axiomatic.

  • renowned (adjective)

  • Extolled,
  • Lauded,
  • Praised.

  • reputable (adjective)

  • honest,
  • fair,
  • salt of the earth,
  • creditable,
  • reliable,
  • honorable,
  • good,
  • dependable,
  • straightforward,
  • faithful,
  • legitimate,
  • estimable,
  • of good repute,
  • favored,
  • in high favor,
  • trustworthy,
  • high-principled,
  • respectable,
  • upright,
  • sincere,
  • truthful,
  • conscientious,
  • righteous,
  • just.

  • splendorous (adjective)

  • proud.

  • used to (adjective)

  • old hat,
  • knowing,
  • at home with,
  • recognizable,
  • Acclimated.

  • well-known (adjective)

  • noted,
  • big,
  • in the limelight,
  • eminent,
  • conspicuous,
  • outstanding,
  • recognized,
  • popular,
  • name,
  • celebrated,
  • star,
  • superstar,
  • splashy,
  • in the public eye,
  • celeb,
  • acclaimed,
  • infamous,
  • prominent,
  • widely known,
  • notable,
  • large,
  • vip,
  • common,
  • somebody,
  • WK,
  • notorious,
  • big name,
  • reputable,
  • important,
  • public,
  • known,
  • leading,
  • renowned.

• n.

  • Other relevant words: (noun)

  • illustrious,
  • immortalize,
  • reputed.

How to use «Well known» in context?

Most people are familiar with the names Shakespeare, Michelangelo, and Elvis Presley. These are just three of the most famous people in history. While all of these famous people made an impact on history, some have been more well-known than others. For example, Shakespeare is well-known for his works such as «Macbeth» and «Hamlet,» Michelangelo is known for his sculptures such as the «David» and «The Pieta,» and Elvis Presley is known for his song «Heartbreak Hotel.» These are just a few examples of some of the most famous people in history.

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Synonyms:

abate,
calm down,
check,
contract,
crumble,
curb,
curtail,
cut down,
decay,
decline.

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