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noun

Definition of renownsnext
plural of renown
as in celebrities
the fact or state of being known to the public a basketball icon whose renown is truly international

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renowns

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verb

present tense third-person singular of renown
as in acclaims

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  1. celebrities
  2. compliments
  3. applauds
  4. hails
Noun
  • There are certainly true believers in the technology, but they are accompanied by celebrities and memelords drumming up new coins based on viral memes, and scores of day traders hoping to catch one of these speculation tokens at the right moment.
    Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
  • My Name is Gabriel takes celebrities out of their comfort zones and gives them a new identity through a life swap.
    Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of celebrities
Verb
  • Consider what compliments your sense of stability.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
  • The sleek look of this candle truly compliments any modern living space, home gym, or zen den.
    Amanda Lauren, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of compliments
Verb
  • Williams applauds the fact The Athenaeum has a dedicated ESG manager.
    Carlton Reid, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
  • The room of people, which includes Kylie's daughter Stormi and Kris Jenner's boyfriend Corey Gamble, erupts into laughter and then applauds her.
    Catherine Santino, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
Definition of applauds
Verb
  • Vasquez, 32, hails from Mindanao, Philippines, and thanked her coach prior to her win.
    Lisa Respers France, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Gustavsson hails from Sweden and belongs to the Bergmanian school of performance.
    Leo Barraclough, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of hails
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