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
Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Oct. 2024
The nature of blends means stepping away from the renown of distilleries and an emphasis on establishing a distinctive brand of their own.
—Mark Littler, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024
The estate’s renown continues with its current owners, a family of Florentine industrialists who use it as their private residence.
—Zoë Dare Hall, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2024
Rob may not have earned global renown, but what were the hurdles that stopped him?
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 12 Aug. 2024
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Noun
The Martha trailer is full of footage of Stewart in her early years of fame, before her conviction slowed her business empire reign and celebrity renown.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Oct. 2024
The nature of blends means stepping away from the renown of distilleries and an emphasis on establishing a distinctive brand of their own.
—Mark Littler, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024
The estate’s renown continues with its current owners, a family of Florentine industrialists who use it as their private residence.
—Zoë Dare Hall, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2024
Rob may not have earned global renown, but what were the hurdles that stopped him?
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 12 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for renown
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Context: Cruz, who was first elected to the Senate in 2012, rose to fame in Congress as a staunch conservative.Tasha Tsiaperas, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
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Kornacki, 45, shot to social media fame during the 2020 presidential election for his near 'round the clock election analysis and signature Gap khaki pants.Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
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She's had some movies that weren't exactly critically acclaimed.David Chiu, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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While his songwriting has earned him recognition in the industry, Davis is also acclaimed for his dynamic stage presence.Noel Burgess, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Born Rodolfo Franklin, in Panama, DJ Clark Kent first found notoriety in late 1980s New York as a DJ for the Brooklyn rapper Dana Dane.Walden Green, Pitchfork, 26 Oct. 2024
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As a member of the Lonely Island, the musical trio that launched him to notoriety, Samberg highlighted how humor can come from emphasizing the right words.Esther Zuckerman, The Atlantic, 13 Oct. 2024
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That’s reflective of the current Pope Francis, who’s been largely commended for his liberal viewpoints.Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 1 Nov. 2024
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Other commentators commended Trump for his move on social media.Nina Turner, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
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News of Chigvintsev’s arrest ended what appeared to be a reality TV-style fairy-tale romance, involving the two celebrities.Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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And the organic social media love from Lisa and other celebrities was also invaluable.Andrea Chang, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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Ebony has unveiled its annual Power 100 list, saluting Black talent across entertainment, sports, business and culture.Angelique Jackson, Variety, 22 Oct. 2024
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Homebrewers have occasionally saluted Carter in the annual competition run by the American Homebrewers Association.Maureen Groppe, USA TODAY, 1 Oct. 2024
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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 latter compliments any chic city outfit to perfection, adding a simple yet subtle colorful pop.Laura Jackson, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2024
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Still, Riley complimented the quarterback’s performance.Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
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“Renown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/renown. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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