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, Nashville Tennessean, 30 Dec. 2024
Other composers with growing international renown on the Grande Ourse roster include Guillaume Roussel and Olivier Arson.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 20 Dec. 2024
Donning a black leather blazer with white piping for his acceptance speech, Williams spoke about his journey from a marginalized upbringing in Virginia to global renown in music, fashion, beauty and philanthropy.
—Miles Socha, WWD, 18 Dec. 2024
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Harlem Candle Company Holiday
Each of Harlem Candle Company’s delightful scented candles is an olfactory ode to a person or place that contributes to the world-famous neighborhood’s renown.
—Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 26 Nov. 2024
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As of 2024, Moroney joins her team with similar renown.
—Marcus K. Dowling, Nashville Tennessean, 30 Dec. 2024
Other composers with growing international renown on the Grande Ourse roster include Guillaume Roussel and Olivier Arson.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 20 Dec. 2024
Donning a black leather blazer with white piping for his acceptance speech, Williams spoke about his journey from a marginalized upbringing in Virginia to global renown in music, fashion, beauty and philanthropy.
—Miles Socha, WWD, 18 Dec. 2024
Buy Now on Maison Francis Kurkdjian: $95 Photo : Harlem Candle Company
Harlem Candle Company Holiday
Each of Harlem Candle Company’s delightful scented candles is an olfactory ode to a person or place that contributes to the world-famous neighborhood’s renown.
—Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 26 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for renown
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While that caused an unprecedented skepticism of fame from the public, as well as a distinct lack of sympathy for anyone who experienced it, Williams’s was one of the few anti-fame voices who broke through.Emma Madden, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025
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Much of its fame comes from charismatic street vendors such as 40X, who spread the teachings of the late Minister Elijah Muhammad on city corners and at markets and fairs; those teachings include that the navy bean is a kind of superfood.Ahmed Ali Akbar, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025
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Some of his movies are critically acclaimed; plenty have bombed, but his performances are never less than wholly committed.Wendell Steavenson, Vogue, 5 Jan. 2025
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We were reminded of the many slick pleasures of this subgenre recently through Clint Eastwood’s elegant and widely acclaimed legal thriller Juror #2, with a stylish premise reminiscent of a Sidney Lumet and Otto Preminger picture.Tomris Laffly, TIME, 20 Dec. 2024
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The Edge of Lowry gained international notoriety this fall after a viral video of armed men forcing their way into apartments caught the attention of President-elect Donald Trump.Katie Langford, The Denver Post, 13 Jan. 2025
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As Watch Duty gains notoriety, some have speculated whether or not the company will stay a nonprofit.Nicole Fell, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Jan. 2025
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But her decision to exercise caution was one that was commended on social media.John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
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Newsom has commended Biden for not playing political games during disasters.Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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The theme for the dance is Old Hollywood and guests are encouraged to dress as a favorite film celebrity or embrace Hollywood style.Orlando Sentinel Staff, Orlando Sentinel, 16 Jan. 2025
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Fans appreciated Game’s philanthropy and saluted his generosity in the comment section for being one of the only celebrities to show up on the front lines.Michael Saponara, Billboard, 13 Jan. 2025
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More stories about Disney saluting military service heroes can be found here.Pilar Arias, Fox News, 11 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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Gorsuch complimented his fellow justices in a longer concurrence for setting aside the US government’s covert manipulation arguments and classified evidence submitted in the case.Rob Pegoraro, PCMAG, 17 Jan. 2025
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Quinn complimented his young quarterback’s poise following the game, with Daniels turning in yet another clutch performance during his rookie season.DJ Siddiqi, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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“Renown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/renown. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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