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Synonyms for well-known

Most common

famous noted distinguished eminent familiar

All synonyms

Adjective

1. Famous — familiar, famous, renowned, noted or widely known

famous, distinguished, eminent, noted, twice-told

Definitions

  1. adj. 1

    Familiar, famous, renowned, noted or widely known.

Related words

Other spellings
well known

Example sentences

  • famous Yoshino is a place famous for its cherry blossoms.
  • noted Bouteflika, it must be noted, has his supporters.
  • distinguished The original and the copy are easily distinguished.
  • eminent He became an eminent figure in modern philosophy.
  • familiar The familiar place had a new significance for her.

By length

5 letters
noted2
6 letters
famous2
7 letters
eminent3
8 letters
familiar3
13 letters
distinguished3

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (noted2 = 2 syllables).