Examples of renowned in a Sentence
Poggio prospected for manuscripts across much of western Europe, visiting the renowned monasteries of Reichenau and Fulda, and wandering as far afield as Cologne, London, Paris, and Rome.
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Fred Lerner, The Story of Libraries, 1998
He was renowned for his appetite—in the mid-60's, his daily breakfast consisted of six steaks, four plates of pasta and a dozen eggs …
—Maureen Dowd, New York Times, 24 June 1993
… it was hard for me to realize that I was to be honoured by a degree from the oldest and most renowned university in America.
—Booker T. Washington, Up From Slavery, 1901
a restaurant renowned for its wine list
the renowned painter, sculptor, architect, and engineer, Leonardo da Vinci
Fred Lerner, The Story of Libraries, 1998
He was renowned for his appetite—in the mid-60's, his daily breakfast consisted of six steaks, four plates of pasta and a dozen eggs …
—Maureen Dowd, New York Times, 24 June 1993
… it was hard for me to realize that I was to be honoured by a degree from the oldest and most renowned university in America.
—Booker T. Washington, Up From Slavery, 1901
a restaurant renowned for its wine list
the renowned painter, sculptor, architect, and engineer, Leonardo da Vinci
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World renowned for its delicate soup dumplings, Din Tai Fung will officially open its doors at Scottsdale Fashion Square in the first half of 2026, bringing a taste of global excellence to one of the most prestigious fashion destinations in the country.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 10 Dec. 2025
Since 1956, when members of the local men’s club and workers at former textile mill Pharr Yarns first strung red, white and green lights on a handful of trees at the community center, McAdenville has grown into a renowned holiday-light phenomenon, WUNC reported.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 10 Dec. 2025
Unfolding in 1870s Oxford and adventuring abroad, the series will expose the early antics of the anarchic adolescent who is yet to evolve into Baker Street’s most renowned resident.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 9 Dec. 2025
That was followed by New York City, which boasts an endless array of holiday cheer in the form of iconic ice skating rinks, festive holiday markets, renowned performances like the Radio City Rockettes, over-the-top department store window displays, and more.
—Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 9 Dec. 2025
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Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 10 Dec. 2025
Since 1956, when members of the local men’s club and workers at former textile mill Pharr Yarns first strung red, white and green lights on a handful of trees at the community center, McAdenville has grown into a renowned holiday-light phenomenon, WUNC reported.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 10 Dec. 2025
Unfolding in 1870s Oxford and adventuring abroad, the series will expose the early antics of the anarchic adolescent who is yet to evolve into Baker Street’s most renowned resident.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 9 Dec. 2025
That was followed by New York City, which boasts an endless array of holiday cheer in the form of iconic ice skating rinks, festive holiday markets, renowned performances like the Radio City Rockettes, over-the-top department store window displays, and more.
—Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 9 Dec. 2025
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“Renowned.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/renowned. Accessed 15 Dec. 2025.
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renowned
adjective
re·nowned
ri-ˈnau̇nd 
: having renown : celebrated
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