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Definitions

known

[nohn] / noʊn /
ADJECTIVE
famous, popular
Synonyms
STRONGEST
accepted acknowledged admitted common established familiar noted notorious obvious recognized well-known
STRONG
avowed celebrated certified confessed manifest patent plain published received
WEAK
down pat hackneyed proverbial
Antonyms
STRONGEST
uncommon unfamiliar unknown
STRONG
ambiguous concealed hidden obscure unclear vague

Example Sentences

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It is worth keeping in mind that Chinese authorities have been known to understate their actual accumulation, Skoyles noted.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

The team believes the process is driven by a gravitational tug-of-war between the star and its planet, known as tidal interaction.

From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026

Newer ones such as semaglutide and tirzepatide, broadly known as GLP-1s, have exploded in popularity for weight loss and have shown promise for treating other conditions, such as addictions and neurodegenerative and liver diseases.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

I looked at prototypes and rare materials that even Tim Cook hadn’t known about.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

I’d never known Hannie find it difficult to make new friends.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.