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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At the Surrey Hotel, just steps from Central Park, internationally renowned artist Tom Fruin unveiled a new sculptural installation that is inspired by, and sited next to, the Porsche Macan Electric.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 26 Nov. 2025
With Hollywood just 20 miles away, a trove of renowned writers, musicians, actors and artists moved in, too.
—Cheri Mossburg, CNN Money, 26 Nov. 2025
Several of the authors on her list of must-reads have also shared their passion for dancing, just like Sioux, including renowned ballet dancer Misty Copeland, while others are fun stories that the Dance Moms alum enjoyed reading overall.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 26 Nov. 2025
Thousands of residents had gathered in the city’s streets for the parade celebrating Liverpool FC, the city’s renowned soccer team, who defeated Tottenham Hotspur for the Premier League title in April.
—Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 26 Nov. 2025
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Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 26 Nov. 2025
With Hollywood just 20 miles away, a trove of renowned writers, musicians, actors and artists moved in, too.
—Cheri Mossburg, CNN Money, 26 Nov. 2025
Several of the authors on her list of must-reads have also shared their passion for dancing, just like Sioux, including renowned ballet dancer Misty Copeland, while others are fun stories that the Dance Moms alum enjoyed reading overall.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 26 Nov. 2025
Thousands of residents had gathered in the city’s streets for the parade celebrating Liverpool FC, the city’s renowned soccer team, who defeated Tottenham Hotspur for the Premier League title in April.
—Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 26 Nov. 2025
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“Renowned.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/renowned. Accessed 30 Nov. 2025.
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renowned
adjective
re·nowned
ri-ˈnau̇nd 
: having renown : celebrated
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