better-known

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Adjective better-known has 1 sense

better-known - more familiar or renowned than the other of two; "the better-known book of the two"
Antonym: unknown (indirect, via known)

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Adjective

A term used to describe someone or something that is more familiar or recognized.

Sir Paul McCartney is a better-known musician than many of his contemporaries.

The Eiffel Tower is better-known than any other monument in Paris.

Adverb

(usually hyphenated) Describing an action or event that is more widely recognized or acknowledged.

She performed better-known songs during her concert in New York.

They decided to showcase their better-known paintings at the art gallery.

Noun

A person or thing that is more widely recognized or familiar.

The actor was a better-known face in the industry.

The author's latest book has gained more popularity and made him a better-known figure.