Well-known synonyms and antonyms

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famous
(Informal) Excellent; very good; first-rate
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widely-known
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notorious
Widely known, especially for something bad; infamous.
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reputable
Regarded as proper usage; standard
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prominent
Eminent; distinguished above others.
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celebrated
Known and praised widely; noted.
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illustrious
The definition of illustrious is someone well-known and respected for skill in a particular field.
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popular
Pertaining to or deriving from the people or general public. [from 16th c.]
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well-respected (related)
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notable
One of a council of prominent persons in pre-Revolutionary France called into assembly to deliberate at times of emergency.
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knowledge (related)
Widely known and discussed
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lesser-known (related)
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recognized
Notable; distinguished; honored.
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famed
Much talked about or widely known; famous; renowned (for something)
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well-know (related)
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renown (related)
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better-known (related)
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familiar
Often encountered or seen:
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common
Having no special designation, status, or rank:
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established
Of a religion, church etc.: formally recognized by a state as being official within that area.
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unfamiliar (antonym)
Not within one's knowledge; strange:
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unknown (antonym)
Not known; unfamiliar:
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feted (related)
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highly regarded (related)
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prolific (related)
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respected (related)
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well-respect (related)
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best-known (related)
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noted
Famous; well known because of one's reputation; celebrated.
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long-familiar
frequently experienced; known closely or intimately
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acclaimed
Greatly praised or lauded, revered, highly respected.
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public
The definition of public is something that is related to, available to or known by people.
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in the public eye
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infamous
(Law) Convicted of a crime, such as treason or felony, that carries a severe punishment. No longer in technical use.
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obscure (antonym)
Difficult to understand.
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undiscovered (antonym)
That has not yet been discovered; unexplored.
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highly-esteemed (related)
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much-respect (related)
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leading
Of or performing a lead in a theatrical production:
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  • I'm too well known.

  • He had been rushed to a well-known Philadelphia hospi­tal.

  • Once again, she didn't answer directly but described a well-known seafood restaurant on the New Jersey shore, at least two hours from Parkside.

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  • For example, if your best friend from college is a publicist at a company that represents well-known musicians, you may be able to use this connection to give you a bit of an edge when it comes to writing entertainment articles.

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