as in fame
the fact or state of being known to the public
a basketball icon whose renown is truly international
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as in to acclaim
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Recent Examples of renown
Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
Carlisle, who grew up on a small farm in Sparta, earned seven James Beard nominations and the restaurant gained national renown.
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—Cailey Gleeson, Journal Sentinel, 29 Nov. 2024
By the 1930’s the sparkling sweet white wine of Asti Spumante had gained renown in the Piedmont and throughout Italy.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 24 Nov. 2024
As of 2024, Moroney joins her team with similar renown.
—Marcus K. Dowling, Nashville Tennessean, 30 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Through nearly five years at Caesars, Michael gained national renown and established his name in the industry.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
Carlisle, who grew up on a small farm in Sparta, earned seven James Beard nominations and the restaurant gained national renown.
Need a break?
—Cailey Gleeson, Journal Sentinel, 29 Nov. 2024
By the 1930’s the sparkling sweet white wine of Asti Spumante had gained renown in the Piedmont and throughout Italy.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 24 Nov. 2024
As of 2024, Moroney joins her team with similar renown.
—Marcus K. Dowling, Nashville Tennessean, 30 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for renown
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Even Lucy Liu — yes, of Charlie’s Angels and Kill Bill fame — has explored erotic art, producing a series of sensual paintings from 2006 to 2008 in homage to Shunga, a form of Japanese erotic art practiced from the seventeenth to nineteenth centuries.—
Chris Erik Thomas,
Them,
10 Feb. 2025
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The couple have worked together for years, with Lea choreographing and dancing for 98 Degrees during the height of the boy band's fame.—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
10 Feb. 2025
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The move was widely viewed as an attempt to place attention on himself while capitalizing on Kendrick’s big moment, further fueling speculation that West has become jealous of the fanfare and acclaim the Compton rapper has received over the past year.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
10 Feb. 2025
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Based on a script from the 1970s that Crichton revamped with the help of Steven Spielberg, the widely acclaimed and widely watched ER ran on NBC from 1994 to 2009.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
30 Jan. 2025
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The defense argued that the 35-year plea deal offered to Higgins is far higher than what is offered in other cases because of the Gaudreau family’s notoriety.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
5 Feb. 2025
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The Tesla’s orbit is computed by NASA because of its notoriety, but most deep-space orbits of artificial objects are not disclosed, per Astronomy.—
Margherita Bassi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
29 Jan. 2025
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Patrick Mahomes commended his wife's influence Sept. 11 when asked about Trump's comments about her.—
Jackson Thompson,
Fox News,
6 Feb. 2025
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Duffy commended the work of Philadelphia officials and first responders, in addition to the NTSB and FAA investigators.—
Rebecca Cohen,
NBC News,
3 Feb. 2025
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Other celebrities seen inside the Superdome ahead of kickoff include Kevin Costner, Pete Davidson, Miles Teller, soccer star Lionel Messi and Druski.—
Carly Thomas,
The Hollywood Reporter,
9 Feb. 2025
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But the opportunity to relax with family and friends for one last football Sunday is what matters most, followed by the chance to rip on celebrities and Super Bowl ads.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2025
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Brown saluted Hegseth as his motorcade arrived, then shook his hand as the two exchanged pleasantries.—
Matt Seyler,
ABC News,
27 Jan. 2025
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Along with his boss, James Upton, Bellamy also came up with a salute to accompany the recital of the pledge: Stand up, hand on heart, then extend the right arm to salute the Stars and Stripes.—
Katrin Bennhold,
New York Times,
24 Jan. 2025
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Her voice, her public repute, and her dignity — the vanishings of which are all mostly self-steered.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
24 Oct. 2024
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The long-term leasing of NNN and the fact that they are commonly leased to reliable tenants of repute minimizes the risk of default and promotes a dependable revenue stream.—
Sudhir Pai,
Forbes,
22 Oct. 2024
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The fan gear was complimented by an assortment of spring denim, including barrel jeans, leopard and camouflage print pieces, and mid-rise miniskirts.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Feb. 2025
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To compliment her win (and predict her next look), hair stylist Devante Turnbull rejected all inspirations—making her beauty look exclusively her own.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
3 Feb. 2025
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“Renown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/renown. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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