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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Recent Examples of renown
Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 30 Oct. 2024
Dorothy Hood, an adventurous Texan whose enthralling abstract paintings won her great renown in the Houston art world starting in the 1960s, had high expectations for herself.
—Grace Edquist, Vogue, 13 Feb. 2025
Meanwhile, the two young artists went on to greater renown.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Feb. 2025
But that renown didn't prevent a case of mistaken identity seven years later, when an astronomer reported a sighting of the object as an asteroid.
—Tariq Malik, Space.com, 31 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Ever the songwriter, Tyndall makes a point about a recent creative discovery that doubles as a broader point about her growing renown.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 30 Oct. 2024
Dorothy Hood, an adventurous Texan whose enthralling abstract paintings won her great renown in the Houston art world starting in the 1960s, had high expectations for herself.
—Grace Edquist, Vogue, 13 Feb. 2025
Meanwhile, the two young artists went on to greater renown.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Feb. 2025
But that renown didn't prevent a case of mistaken identity seven years later, when an astronomer reported a sighting of the object as an asteroid.
—Tariq Malik, Space.com, 31 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for renown
Noun
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Navigating life, love and fame The intrigue around artist couples spans generations.—
Zoe Whitfield,
CNN,
20 Mar. 2025
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This wasn't an amateur with pitchy vocals hoping for a shot at fame; this was a full-fledged soulful rock star.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
EW.com,
20 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Helen Schneider, acclaimed internationally for powerful portrayals in musicals like Sunset Boulevard, Evita, and her one-woman show A Walk on the Weill Side, embraced the complexities of portraying Leonard Bernstein.—
Court Stroud,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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If directors Joe and Anthony Russo expected their latest movie to be critically acclaimed, their brains are probably short-circuiting right now.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
15 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Prince, who is the brother of US President Donald Trump’s former Education Secretary Betsy DeVos, founded Blackwater, which gained notoriety in 2007 during the Iraq War, when its private contractors opened fire in Baghdad’s Nisour Square, killing 17 Iraqi civilians.—
Michael Rios,
CNN,
12 Mar. 2025
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Canteen London, England Created by the team behind The Pelican and The Hero, Canteen has quickly gained notoriety.—
Rachel Dube,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Following news of her move, members of the MAGA community took to X, formerly Twitter, to commend O'Donnell.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
12 Mar. 2025
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That is why the Heat should be commended for not only bringing Seikaly back for Adebayo’s moment, but should be encouraged to make such appearances more than the exception.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Mar. 2025
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Much like Alo Yoga in the wellness space, the brand collaborates with popular influencers and celebrities while hosting eye-catching events, from beach parties to futuristic pop-up experiences, to amplify its presence on social media.—
Clara Ludmir,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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Randee Dawn,
People.com,
17 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Designers, executives, style setters and other guests at the luncheon will salute standouts in a wide range of categories in fashion, beauty and other sectors.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
WWD,
7 Mar. 2025
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In a moment from the 2025 Oscars that didn't air on television but occurred during a commercial break, the Best Actor nominee saluted the strength of the community and emboldened his peers and fellow attendees to get up for an impromptu dance party.—
Jessica Wang,
EW.com,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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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
Verb
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Melanie Turner Interiors Designer Melanie Turner coated the library of a Buckhead home in Farrow & Ball’s Calke Green, which compliments the painting by Richard Olsen.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
19 Mar. 2025
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Over the past few decades, medical interventions have become increasingly common to support weight management, complimenting traditional approaches like diet and exercise.—
Natalie Dolphin,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Renown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/renown. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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