as in famous
widely known
the renowned painter, sculptor, architect, and engineer, Leonardo da Vinci
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Andrea Romano,
Travel + Leisure,
23 June 2026
No visit to Fredericksburg would be complete without experiencing the area's renowned wine country.
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Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
23 June 2026
Discover the Tectonic series, remarkable begonias developed by renowned plantsman Dan Hinkley.
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Better Homes & Gardens,
22 June 2026
Through award-winning journalism and renowned franchises including TIME100, TIME100 Next, TIME100 AI, TIME100 Climate and TIME100 Companies, TIME continues to spotlight the individuals and ideas shaping the future.
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Haleakalā National Park, Hawaii Haleakalā National Park is renowned for its 10,023-foot dormant volcano, offering breathtaking views of Maui's natural landscape and some of the best campgrounds in all of Hawaii.
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Andrea Romano,
Travel + Leisure,
23 June 2026
No visit to Fredericksburg would be complete without experiencing the area's renowned wine country.
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Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
23 June 2026
Discover the Tectonic series, remarkable begonias developed by renowned plantsman Dan Hinkley.
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Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 June 2026
Through award-winning journalism and renowned franchises including TIME100, TIME100 Next, TIME100 AI, TIME100 Climate and TIME100 Companies, TIME continues to spotlight the individuals and ideas shaping the future.
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Time Pr,
Time,
22 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for renowned
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Each invite reportedly includes a unque watermark so the famous couple will know if anyone leaks information about their nuptials on social media.
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On June 23, the Legally Blonde star, 50, broke out her Elle Woods best for the premiere of Elle, a brand-new series chronicling her famous character’s life before her time at Harvard Law.
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Other routes point drivers toward Norðaravatn, a tranquil village lake that was recently transformed by the islands’ acclaimed ‘Closed for Maintenance’ environmental initiative, where global volunteers and locals hand-built a scenic walking path to protect the surrounding terrain.
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The limited run of the acclaimed, hit play starring Tony-winner John Lithgow is coming to its pre-scheduled close.
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Merrywood is the largest home designed by the city’s famed architect, James Gamble Rogers II.
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Lipa’s library will permanently reside inside the famed Livraria Lello bookshop in Porto, Portugal.
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Donning a loud orange and curly wig, Tel commended KC for its hospitality as a host city.
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As free press advocates rail against the privacy act lawsuit, Fox News commended the stay in a statement shared with The Guardian.
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The announcement came on the anniversary of the birthday of Devgn’s father Veeru Devgan, a celebrated Hindi cinema’ stunt choreographer who passed away in 2019.
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The United States used two first-half goals to cruise past the Aussies, with the American attack looking dangerous even without the celebrated attacker.
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Nakase said the 20-year-old Lithuanian has been adjusting to the role change well and complimented her for learning on the fly.
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Riemenschneider complimented the cleanliness and the family’s passion, Unlu said.
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His father, Manuel Cepeda, was a prominent figure in the Colombian Communist Party, and was assassinated in 1994 during a particularly bloody era in Colombia's internal conflict.
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The chatbot’s responses include citations and prominent links to news outlets.
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As Guo left the courtroom after the sentencing, supporters applauded and shouted toward him.
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The American Principles Project, a right-wing advocacy group that has helped states draft laws to restrict transgender rights, applauded Tuesday’s ruling.
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“Renowned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/renowned. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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