best-known
Widely acknowledged foremost
Best-known means most widely recognized or famous: Her best-known novel won the Pulitzer.
The term identifies what someone or something is primarily remembered for among multiple possibilities: The region's best-known export is olive oil.
Often implies that lesser-known alternatives exist.
Worthy of attention
- prominentEasily noticed or distinguished
- celebratedWidely known and praised
- renownedWidely known and esteemed
- recognizedPerceived as familiar
popular · legendary · household · eminent · distinguished · illustrious · acclaimed · preeminent
Held in high regard
- honoredGiven recognition or respect
- acclaimedPublicly and enthusiastically praised
- praisedExpressed approval of
- reveredDeeply respected, admired
venerated · esteemed · decorated · lauded · admired · applauded · commended · distinguished
Representing the ideal type
- emblematicServing as a symbol
- signatureHandwritten name for verification
- classicOf lasting excellence
- definitiveSettling a question finally
archetypal · representative · landmark · timeless · hallmark · symbolic · seminal · defining
notable
Worthy of attention
- prominentEasily noticed or distinguished
- celebratedWidely known and praised
- renownedWidely known and esteemed
recognized · popular · legendary · household · eminent · distinguished · illustrious · acclaimed · preeminent · reputed
respected
Held in high regard
- honoredGiven recognition or respect
- acclaimedPublicly and enthusiastically praised
- praisedExpressed approval of
revered · venerated · esteemed · decorated · lauded · admired · applauded · commended · distinguished · lionized
quintessential
Representing the ideal type
- emblematicServing as a symbol
- signatureHandwritten name for verification
- classicOf lasting excellence
definitive · archetypal · representative · landmark · timeless · hallmark · symbolic · seminal · defining · exemplary
best-knownunknown
Not yet discovered
obscure · unheard-of · unfamiliar · anonymous · unrecognized
best-knownsecret
Concealed information
hidden · concealed · covert · underground · clandestine
best-knownoverlooked
Not noticed or considered
forgotten · neglected · ignored · disregarded · unnoticed
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