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.
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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
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
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Overlooking the area’s renowned white-sand beach, the luxe resort is a serene getaway that invites guests to savor experiences that connect them to the essence of their magical surroundings.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2025
The former is based on true events and charts a pediatrician’s fight to treat children with lead poisoning, while the latter is about a renowned neurosurgeon who starts anew at a small-town hospital.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2025
Complete with a massive convention center, renowned restaurants, and an ice cream shop, the hotel is ideal for business travelers and tourists wanting to remain close to all the action.
—Greyson Ferguson, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
Charles acquired Highgrove in 1980 as a private retreat in the Gloucestershire countryside and transformed its gardens into a renowned destination today.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
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Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2025
The former is based on true events and charts a pediatrician’s fight to treat children with lead poisoning, while the latter is about a renowned neurosurgeon who starts anew at a small-town hospital.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2025
Complete with a massive convention center, renowned restaurants, and an ice cream shop, the hotel is ideal for business travelers and tourists wanting to remain close to all the action.
—Greyson Ferguson, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
Charles acquired Highgrove in 1980 as a private retreat in the Gloucestershire countryside and transformed its gardens into a renowned destination today.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
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“Renowned.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/renowned. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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renowned
adjective
re·nowned
ri-ˈnau̇nd 
: having renown : celebrated
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