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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The renowned architectural firm, Arquitectonica created an intimate setting for the Design Talks Theater, a highlight and grounding point of the fair, where stalwarts of the design world come to discuss their creative process through a series of talks.
—Siobhan Morrissey, Miami Herald, 3 Dec. 2025
Whether exploring Berea's renowned arts scene or simply soaking in the cozy ambiance, a Christmas visit to Berea promises to be filled with festive cheer and timeless memories.
—Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Dec. 2025
With its oceanfront location and renowned 1919 Restaurant, the sophisticated Condado Vanderbilt Hotel has been a glamorous stay for over a century.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 3 Dec. 2025
Solomon Bregman, a labor leader, died in prison; Lina Shtern, a renowned scientist, was sentenced to exile.
—Wendy Z. Goldman, The Conversation, 1 Dec. 2025
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Siobhan Morrissey, Miami Herald, 3 Dec. 2025
Whether exploring Berea's renowned arts scene or simply soaking in the cozy ambiance, a Christmas visit to Berea promises to be filled with festive cheer and timeless memories.
—Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Dec. 2025
With its oceanfront location and renowned 1919 Restaurant, the sophisticated Condado Vanderbilt Hotel has been a glamorous stay for over a century.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 3 Dec. 2025
Solomon Bregman, a labor leader, died in prison; Lina Shtern, a renowned scientist, was sentenced to exile.
—Wendy Z. Goldman, The Conversation, 1 Dec. 2025
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“Renowned.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/renowned. Accessed 8 Dec. 2025.
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renowned
adjective
re·nowned
ri-ˈnau̇nd 
: having renown : celebrated
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