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
Recent Examples on the Web
In September, the center announced the participation of renowned artists Nick Cave, Jenny Holzer and Kiki Smith, among seven others.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 16 Dec. 2025
Audrey Hepburn is renowned for her scene-stealing roles in films like Funny Face and My Fair Lady, as well as her timeless fashion.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Dec. 2025
The tour features a visit to a local winery to learn how wine is crafted from vine to bottle, lunch at the renowned butcher shop of Dario Cecchini, a stop at a boutique estate to meet the owner, and time in Greve, a medieval town often considered the heart of the Chianti wine region.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 16 Dec. 2025
David, 65, was a renowned woodcarver and lived in Washington's Neah Bay, the attorney general's office said.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 16 Dec. 2025
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Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 16 Dec. 2025
Audrey Hepburn is renowned for her scene-stealing roles in films like Funny Face and My Fair Lady, as well as her timeless fashion.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Dec. 2025
The tour features a visit to a local winery to learn how wine is crafted from vine to bottle, lunch at the renowned butcher shop of Dario Cecchini, a stop at a boutique estate to meet the owner, and time in Greve, a medieval town often considered the heart of the Chianti wine region.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 16 Dec. 2025
David, 65, was a renowned woodcarver and lived in Washington's Neah Bay, the attorney general's office said.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 16 Dec. 2025
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“Renowned.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/renowned. Accessed 18 Dec. 2025.
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renowned
adjective
re·nowned
ri-ˈnau̇nd 
: having renown : celebrated
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