Old
Old adjective - Being of advanced years and especially past middle age.
Well-known and old are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Well-known" instead an adjective "Old".
Well-known
Well-known adjective - Widely known.
Old and well-known are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Old" instead an adjective phrase "Well-known".
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
- But an old and well-known evil surfaces again at the worst time.
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Mythology Gag: While those who didn't read Origin (which wasn't as old and well-known as it is now) probably just thought he was rambling, when Kitty calls Logan 'Logan', he says he doesn't know where Logan is, but he's probably mixed up in his cups.
Source: Comic Book / Astonishing X-Men -
Even several old-hat Civs have received leaders who are far less well-known (but perhaps more suitable) than the old, familiar faces.
Source: Video Game / Civilization
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