well-known (adj.)

  1. widely or fully known; a well-known politician; well-known facts; a politician who is well known; these facts are well known'

  2. frequently experienced; known closely or intimately; a long-familiar face; a well-known voice reached her ears

    [ Syn: long-familiar ]

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