Examples of renowned in a Sentence
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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In the new global art world, significant new works by the most renowned artists often debuted in places like Havana and Johannesburg rather than in Paris or New York.
—Daniel Birnbaum, Artforum, 2 Apr. 2026
The Otis trio, three bronze statues installed in 1920, were the artistry of the renowned Russian sculptor Paul Troubetzkoy.
—Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
The biggest winners are neither the most expensive nor the most renowned, with the top 20 strongest value gains including 10 Cartier references, five Omegas, and two Jaeger-LeCoultre models, but not a single Rolex.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2026
The Mughal court, which is renowned for its architectural brilliance, administrative prowess, and powerful emperors, witnessed a number of deaths surrounded by suspicion, secrecy, and intrigue.
—Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
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Daniel Birnbaum, Artforum, 2 Apr. 2026
The Otis trio, three bronze statues installed in 1920, were the artistry of the renowned Russian sculptor Paul Troubetzkoy.
—Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
The biggest winners are neither the most expensive nor the most renowned, with the top 20 strongest value gains including 10 Cartier references, five Omegas, and two Jaeger-LeCoultre models, but not a single Rolex.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2026
The Mughal court, which is renowned for its architectural brilliance, administrative prowess, and powerful emperors, witnessed a number of deaths surrounded by suspicion, secrecy, and intrigue.
—Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
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“Renowned.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/renowned. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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renowned
adjective
re·nowned
ri-ˈnau̇nd 
: having renown : celebrated
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