renown

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noun

re·​nown ri-ˈnau̇n How to pronounce renown (audio)
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: a state of being widely acclaimed and highly honored : fame
2
obsolete : report, rumor

renown

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verb

renowned; renowning; renowns

transitive verb

: to give renown to

Examples of renown in a Sentence

Noun He achieved great renown for his discoveries. Her photographs have earned her international renown.
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Harari might be, after the Dalai Lama, the figure of global renown who is least online. Daniel Immerwahr, The Atlantic, 6 Sep. 2024 South Jordan's Daybreak neighborhood reigns supreme over Halloween, with home displays that have gained national renown. Erin Alberty, Axios, 11 Oct. 2024 The Martha trailer is full of footage of Stewart in her early years of fame, before her conviction slowed her business empire reign and celebrity renown. Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Oct. 2024 The nature of blends means stepping away from the renown of distilleries and an emphasis on establishing a distinctive brand of their own. Mark Littler, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for renown 

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Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English renoun, from Anglo-French renum, renoun, from renomer to report, speak of, from re- + nomer to name, from Latin nominare, from nomin-, nomen name — more at name

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of renown was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Renown.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/renown. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

renown

noun
re·​nown
ri-ˈnau̇n
: a state of being widely known and highly honored : fame

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