notorious frequently adds to famous an implication of questionableness or evil.
a notorious gangster
distinguished implies acknowledged excellence or superiority.
a distinguished scientist who won the Nobel Prize
eminent implies even greater prominence for outstanding quality or character.
the country's most eminent writers
illustrious stresses enduring honor and glory attached to a deed or person.
illustrious war heroes
Examples of renowned in a Sentence
Poggio prospected for manuscripts across much of western Europe, visiting the renowned monasteries of Reichenau and Fulda, and wandering as far afield as Cologne, London, Paris, and Rome.—Fred Lerner, The Story of Libraries, 1998He was renowned for his appetite—in the mid-60's, his daily breakfast consisted of six steaks, four plates of pasta and a dozen eggs …—Maureen Dowd, New York Times, 24 June 1993… it was hard for me to realize that I was to be honoured by a degree from the oldest and most renowned university in America.—Booker T. Washington, Up From Slavery, 1901
a restaurant renowned for its wine list
the renowned painter, sculptor, architect, and engineer, Leonardo da Vinci
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Since his retirement in 2017, Dickey, baseball’s last renowned knuckleballer, has watched the pitch slowly fade in a game increasingly focused on velocity and strikeouts.—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 19 June 2025 Inquire Photo : Courtesy of Hedley Studios Your Own Bespoke-Scaled Car From Hedley Studios
The U.K.-based Hedley Studios is renowned for its classic-car recreations, all of them smartly powered by a zero-emissions propulsion system.—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 18 June 2025 Korean skincare is renowned for its groundbreaking formulas that deliver remarkable results.—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 18 June 2025 Canada brought home two prestigious Platinum medals for its renowned sweet ice wines.—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for renowned
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