renown
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Definition of renown
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renown
verbDefinition of renown (Entry 2 of 2)
: to give renown to
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Synonyms & Antonyms for renown
Synonyms: Noun
Antonyms: Noun
anonymity, oblivion, obscureness, obscurity
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Examples of renown in a Sentence
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He achieved great renown for his discoveries. Her photographs have earned her international renown.Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
For 80 years, New York audiences — and critics, including me — have felt as much affection for the Frick’s music room as the artists who have performed there, even ones of international renown. — New York Times, "As the Frick Expands, New York City Music Suffers," 29 June 2018 The art form has made a huge comeback in recent years, with enigmatic artists like Banksy reaching international renown for their political and subversive murals. — Kate Keller, Smithsonian, "Modern Takes on 80s Artwork Hit Washington D.C. Streets," 23 Apr. 2018 The son of renown Blues artist Keb' Mo' is gearing up to unleash his eponymous debut EP later this month (July 27). — Michael Saponara, Billboard, "K Roosevelt Signs With Def Jam, Premieres New 'Adrenaline' Video: Exclusive," 13 July 2018 That’s just the way of the art biz, where dollar value is based on intangibles such as public tastes and an artist’s renown. — Jon Lender, courant.com, "Jon Lender: $480K For Blocks Of Color On UConn Lobby's Wall," 1 June 2018 As the foundation grew in stature, so too did Mr. Carson’s renown. — David Gelles, New York Times, "Inside a Powerful Silicon Valley Charity, a Toxic Culture Festered," 11 May 2018 That, in a way, only bolstered the site’s popularity and Mr. Durov’s renown. — Paul Vigna, WSJ, "Telegram Messaging App Scraps Plans for Public Coin Offering," 2 May 2018 Blue Man Group achieved wide renown as a cultural institution and a global brand beginning in the 1980s when the concept was hatched on Manhattan’s Lower East Side. — Colin Moynihan, BostonGlobe.com, "Blue Man Group to pay more than $3 million to end royalty dispute," 15 June 2018 Blue Man Group achieved wide renown as a cultural institution and a global brand beginning in the 1980s when the concept was hatched on Manhattan’s Lower East Side. — Colin Moynihan, New York Times, "Blue Man Group to Pay More Than $3 Million to End Royalty Dispute," 15 June 2018Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
In a similar vein, the campus of UC San Diego has become world-renowned for it contemporary art installations. — G. James Daichendt, sandiegouniontribune.com, "5 must-see San Diego visual arts experiences," 10 June 2018 An English gunsmith with a shop on London's Haymarket Street, Wogdon made pistols that were world-renowned for being plain, practical, and balanced. — Matt Blitz, Popular Mechanics, "Duels, Blood, And Politics: The Little-Known History of the Gun That Killed Alexander Hamilton," 6 June 2018 My tummy was entirely happy as the Raipur family’s food has been renowned through seven generations for lavish food (the old kitchens are cavernous at Monty’s fort in the village) and the vegetables are fresh from the bagh, or garden. — Victoria Mather, A-LIST, "India Files: the Princely Grandeur of Rajasthan," 20 June 2018 Roberto Firmino's skills are no secret at this point, with Liverpool's Brazilian ace renowned for the flair and trickery which has helped him become one of the Premier League's deadliest front men. — SI.com, "WATCH: Liverpool Star Roberto Firmino Displays His Skills in Awesome 'No-Look Challenge' Video," 17 June 2018 Leno would take office as San Francisco’s first gay mayor — a meaningful milestone in a city long renowned as a haven for the LGBTQ community. — Dominic Fracassa, San Francisco Chronicle, "Breed takes lead over Leno, Kim in earliest returns for SF mayor’s race," 5 June 2018 Opera diva Renée Fleming, renowned as much for the sensitivity of her characterizations as for her luscious bel canto, doesn't have to separate acting from singing in her Broadway musical debut. — Charles Mcnulty, latimes.com, "What 'My Fair Lady' and 'Carousel' bring to Broadway that 'Mean Girls' does not," 17 May 2018 The latter was internationally renowned for his individualistic style and the wild stories about his affairs with his mentor's wife and others. — Domenica Bongiovanni, Indianapolis Star, "Why the lead dancer in 'Appalachian Spring' must be a 'strong and complex woman'," 30 May 2018 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. — William Axford, Houston Chronicle, "Ted Cruz has the perfect response to California brisket coming to Texas," 3 May 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'renown.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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renown
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English Language Learners Definition of renown
: great fame and respect
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Kids Definition of renown
: the state of being widely and favorably known
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