renowned

adjective re·nowned \ ri-ˈnau̇nd \

|Updated on: 7 Aug 2018

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Definition of renowned

: widely acclaimed and highly honored : celebrated

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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, 1998
He 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

Recent Examples of renowned from the Web

Crash Bandicoot, released in 1996, was studio Naughty Dog's first game, marketed by Sony in the U.S. as competition to Nintendo's world-renowned plumber hero, Mario.

— harold goldberg, chicagotribune.com, "Classic games, lovingly reimagined in 'Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy'," 13 July 2018
In keeping with Central Indiana’s reputation as the racing capital of the world, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Lucas Oil Raceway capably fulfill any visitor’s need for speed with world-renowned auto racing activities and competitions.

— shelley specchio, Indianapolis Star, "Discovering Indianapolis’ vibrant neighborhoods: Hendricks County," 13 July 2018
This article address the gender differences that are still part of the world-renowned tournament and how some have changed.

— emily cassidy /, NBC News, "In the Know: Women in the news," 6 July 2018
Overtown is sandwiched between swanky downtown Miami high-rises and artsy Wynwood with its shops, bars and world-renowned street art.

— kelli kennedy, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Celebrity chef plans to open restaurant in Miami's struggling Overtown neighborhood," 18 June 2018
Anthony Bourdain, a world-renowned chef and TV personality on the Food Network, Travel Channel and then CNN, has died at age 61, CNN reported.

— josh magness, miamiherald, "Chef and TV star Anthony Bourdain is dead at 61 from suicide, CNN says," 8 June 2018
As well as being a base for the corporation’s world-renowned BBC Symphony Orchestra and Chorus and BBC Singers choir, the studios will become the main home of the BBC’s many rock and pop recording sessions.

— richard smirke, Billboard, "BBC to Close Historic Maida Vale Studios, Relocate to New East London Base," 5 June 2018
With its world-renowned culinary scene, compelling architecture and art projects, and designers who meld the experimental with the artisanal, Mexico City’s dynamism is increasingly evident.

— mosha lundström halbert, Vogue, "The Latina Cool Girl’s Guide to Mexico City," 4 June 2018
As a world-renowned coach, Sommer is known for building his students into some of the most powerful and resilient athletes in the world.

— tim ferriss, Outside Online, "Why You Should Train Like a Gymnast," 4 June 2018

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Origin and Etymology of renowned

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First Known Use: 14th century

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renowned Synonyms

Synonym Discussion of renowned

famous, renowned, celebrated, noted, notorious, distinguished, eminent, illustrious mean known far and wide. famous implies little more than the fact of being, sometimes briefly, widely and popularly known.