well known
Known by many
Well known means widely recognized or familiar to many people.
A well-known actor has broad public recognition.
A well-known fact is common knowledge.
The term sits between famous and merely familiar—someone can be well known in their field without being a celebrity.
Usually hyphenated before a noun: a well-known restaurant.
Widely known and praised
- honoredGiven recognition or respect
- decoratedMade more visually appealing
- laureateCelebrated achievement recipient
- award-winningHonored with accolades
praised · commended · applauded · lauded · critically acclaimed · recognized · acknowledged · prize-winning
Having a terrible reputation
- scandalousMorally offensive or shocking
- disreputableHaving poor standing
- disgracedBrought into shame
- tarnishedOxidized and discolored
stigmatized · maligned · discredited · ignominious · controversial · polarizing · tabloid · sensational
Widely recognized public figure
- household nameWidely recognized person or brand
- superstarExceptionally famous performer
- starLuminous astronomical object
- VIPNotable, for short
luminary · notable · public figure · recognizable · prominent · mainstream · popular · familiar
Greatly respected, admired
- reveredDeeply respected, admired
- veneratedRegarded with profound respect
- admiredRegarded with approval
- prestigiousHaving high standing
reputable · eminent · illustrious · legendary · iconic · influential · leading · preeminent
celebrated
Widely known and praised
- honoredGiven recognition or respect
- decoratedMade more visually appealing
- laureateCelebrated achievement recipient
award-winning · praised · commended · applauded · lauded · critically acclaimed · recognized · acknowledged · prize-winning · feted
infamous
Having a terrible reputation
- scandalousMorally offensive or shocking
- disreputableHaving poor standing
- disgracedBrought into shame
tarnished · stigmatized · maligned · discredited · ignominious · controversial · polarizing · tabloid · sensational · blacklisted
celebrity
Widely recognized public figure
- household nameWidely recognized person or brand
- superstarExceptionally famous performer
- starLuminous astronomical object
VIP · luminary · notable · public figure · recognizable · prominent · mainstream · popular · familiar · high-profile
esteemed
Greatly respected, admired
- reveredDeeply respected, admired
- veneratedRegarded with profound respect
- admiredRegarded with approval
prestigious · reputable · eminent · illustrious · legendary · iconic · influential · leading · preeminent · renowned
well knownunknown
Not yet discovered
obscure · anonymous · unheard-of · nameless · unfamiliar
well knownsecret
Concealed information
hidden · unknown · concealed · classified · undisclosed
well, know, knowledge, known, knowing, well-known, knowledgeable, knowable, knowledgeably