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
Recent Examples on the Web
Spurred to find answers, Eunice goes to great lengths to find her husband and becomes a renowned activist over the ensuing decades.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Apr. 2026
Best Restaurants The Lobster Trap Anegada is renowned for its lobster, and at The Lobster Trap, even the simplest preparation of this island staple is enough to wow.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2026
Inspired by the flavors of Italy, the event included a five-course masterpiece dinner prepared by renowned chefs, a variety of chamber music performances, and more.
—Rancho Santa Fe Review, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Jill Scott, for those who don’t know, is a renowned three-time Grammy Award-winning American singer-songwriter, poet and actress.
—Ryan Brennan
april 8, Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2026
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Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Apr. 2026
Best Restaurants The Lobster Trap Anegada is renowned for its lobster, and at The Lobster Trap, even the simplest preparation of this island staple is enough to wow.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2026
Inspired by the flavors of Italy, the event included a five-course masterpiece dinner prepared by renowned chefs, a variety of chamber music performances, and more.
—Rancho Santa Fe Review, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Jill Scott, for those who don’t know, is a renowned three-time Grammy Award-winning American singer-songwriter, poet and actress.
—Ryan Brennan
april 8, Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2026
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“Renowned.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/renowned. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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renowned
adjective
re·nowned
ri-ˈnau̇nd 
: having renown : celebrated
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