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Examples of renown in a Sentence
He achieved great renown for his discoveries.
Her photographs have earned her international renown.
Recent Examples of renown from the Web
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The Globe Hall at one time gained renown as a place where certain negro sects met and performed voodoo dances and other fanatical demonstrations.
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And, yes, the state relishes its renown as the life sciences hub of the universe.
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In the 1870s, chemist and inventor Edward Squibb, of Bristol-Myers Squibb renown, advocated aggressively for more routine revision to reflect the growing pace of scientific advancement.
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Even Busy Bee’s lemon and vanilla extracts are made from scratch, so desserts like peach cobbler and lemon poundcake deserve their own renown.
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Her records are renown: With 665 days in space, she's spent the most time away from Earth by any American and the most time in space by a woman from any country.
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The show really gained steam as performers with increasing renown took the stage.
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People that have achieved world renown for their ability to point, shade and filter spotlights to create the mood of Parisian river banks or African savannas.
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No longer the defiantly unmanicured refuge the poet celebrated, the town has become the victim of its own renown.
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renown Synonyms
Antonyms
Near Antonyms
disgrace, dishonor, disrepute, ignominy, odium, opprobrium, shame;
Related Words
character, mark, name, report, reputability, reputation, repute;
cachet, place, position, prestige, rank, standing, stature, status;
megastardom, popularity, stardom, superstardom;
distinction, eminence, glory, greatness, honor, illustriousness, note, preeminence, prominence, visibility;
acclaim, accolade, acknowledgment (or acknowledgement), homage, kudos, laurels, praise, recognition;
Recent Examples of renown from the Web
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The latter was internationally renowned for his individualistic style and the wild stories about his affairs with his mentor's wife and others.
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Ribs, but the Los Angeles barbecuers will probably have a hard time selling brisket and ribs to Texans, who are world-renowned for their pitmaster skills.
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Alaska's wilderness is world-renowned, with diverse flora and fauna, rugged topography and the potential to glimpse animals rarely seen anywhere else.
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Built in 1172, the minaret was approximately 145 feet tall and decorated with ornamental brickwork that was renowned during that period, widely considered a golden age of Islamic architecture and art.
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Walker is world-renowned for artworks that illuminate the historical abuse of African-Americans.
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The couple had tasted and fallen in love with his wines, which were renowned and widely available on Pellestrina, but nowhere in the United States.
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In a league in which o-linemen are renowned for their brevity, Nelson, picked sixth overall in last month’s draft, will slide in seamlessly.
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But the Goats were fortunate to be facing the New York Red Bulls, a club renowned for agonizing, repeated slip-ups in knockout competition.
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First Known Use of renown
15th century
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: the state of being widely and favorably known
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