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widely known

ADJECTIVE

traveled

Synonyms

STRONGEST

busy

STRONG

accepted frequented

WEAK

sure well-used

Antonyms

WEAK

abandoned deserted domestic empty insular little-used unexplored

ADJECTIVE

well-known

Synonyms

STRONGEST

acclaimed eminent illustrious important infamous known leading notable noted notorious outstanding popular prominent recognized renowned reputable

WEAK

VIP WK big big-name big-shot celeb celebrated common conspicuous in the limelight in the public eye large name public somebody splashy star superstar

Antonyms

STRONGEST

inconspicuous inferior insignificant obscure ordinary unimportant unknown unnoticeable unremarkable

WEAK

unfamiliar

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“Mattress Mack,” as he is widely known, would place the bets to offset the cost of promotions he would run at his stores.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

She’s also widely known for her many devoted friendships, though she doesn’t suffer fools.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

The international medical charity, widely known by its French initials, MSF, donated tents to serve as makeshift isolation wards.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

In reality, this information has been widely known for decades.

From Salon • May 20, 2026

She was widely known for her intelligence, and she received her high school diploma at a time when education was not a priority for the female population in Iran.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi

widely known

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