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He achieved great renown for his discoveries.
Her photographs have earned her international renown.
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Tom Gliatto, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025
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.
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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
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Pamela Anderson’s career has brought her great renown, which perhaps is just a polite way of saying great notoriety.
—Tom Gliatto, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025
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
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“Renown.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/renown. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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