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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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Nearly two decades ago, the lodge partnered with renowned Vancouver chef David Hawksworth, whose restaurants, Hawksworth and Nightingale, are icons of the city’s culinary scene.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
In a recent TikTok shared to her official account, the renowned chef and restauranteur, 54, showed friends and fans alike a childhood favorite dish that’s making many do a double take.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
Popular on Variety To play one of the most renowned sopranos in the world, Jolie went through rigorous prep, going through every step necessary to pull it off.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Helmed by renowned chef Jean Sulpice, Pere Bice uses the bounty of the lake and its surrounding mountains and meadows to create a menu that employs local meats and produce, along with wild herbs, flowers, and plants.
—Michael Venutolo-Mantovani, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Dec. 2024
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Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
In a recent TikTok shared to her official account, the renowned chef and restauranteur, 54, showed friends and fans alike a childhood favorite dish that’s making many do a double take.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
Popular on Variety To play one of the most renowned sopranos in the world, Jolie went through rigorous prep, going through every step necessary to pull it off.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Helmed by renowned chef Jean Sulpice, Pere Bice uses the bounty of the lake and its surrounding mountains and meadows to create a menu that employs local meats and produce, along with wild herbs, flowers, and plants.
—Michael Venutolo-Mantovani, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Renowned.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/renowned. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.
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renowned
adjective
re·nowned
ri-ˈnau̇nd 
: having renown : celebrated
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