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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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In 2007, Carl Icahn, whose résumé as a corporate raider earned as much scorn as renown, began agitating for change at the company.
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But because of your renown in a different field, virtually every American knows your name.
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Eagles safety Malcolm Jenkins has gained renown for his social justice work, as well as his play for the defending Super Bowl champions.
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Within five years of their taking up residence in Llangollen, the Ladies’ renown was so far advanced that the queen was asking to see the plans of their cottage and garden.
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And Chivas, despite its pedigree and renown, hasn’t been regional champ since 1962.
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The great majority of victims lacked the security teams and public renown that offer some measure of protection for national and other high-profile office-seekers.
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In 2005 Ziemann began working for Robert Mondavi, a fellow Lodi native who established the Woodbridge winery in 1979 after winning renown in Napa Valley.
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The Swing Collective features five young improvisers of growing renown, all hailing from different countries of origin.
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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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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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That said, all play and no worried work from an emcee renowned for such leaves Bobby Tarantino II lacking for heft and dynamic oomph.
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This is a part of town renowned globally for its street art, and the tour is an immersion into the colorful and creative world of prolific artists like Banksy, Invader and Shepard Fairey.
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Kusak Cut Glass Works is world-renowned for its hand-cut glass and crystal stemware.
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Kidjo, renowned both for her music and activism, performed with the Harvard Jazz Bands Friday at the Sanders Theatre.
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Zetkin was renowned as a passionate orator and advocate for working women’s rights, and her efforts were crucial to the day’s recognition throughout much of Europe in the early 1910s.
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Ohad, born in Haifa, is world-renowned in the genre of Israeli dance and has taught Israeli folk dance for many years not only in his native country of Israel, but here in the States as well.
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Most of David Fincher's films aren't renowned for their visual effects.
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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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