as in fame
the fact or state of being known to the public
a basketball icon whose renown is truly international
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Recent Examples of renown
Cathy Applefeld Olson, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
The governor, Pliny the Younger, would go on to some renown.
—John Blake, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2025
And people's desire to be near or part of it, especially now, where renown is embraced for no reason, the ‘famous for being famous’ kind of thing.
—Derek Scancarelli, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
Food and Drink Tochigi Prefecture’s agricultural renown takes center stage at each one of the property's four drinking and dining venues: the Japanese Restaurant, the Western-style Lakehouse, the Lobby Lounge, and the Bar.
—Paul Jebara, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The initiative is launching at a time when many nonprofit organizations are facing a steeper uphill climb with regard to resources and renown.
—Cathy Applefeld Olson, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
The governor, Pliny the Younger, would go on to some renown.
—John Blake, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2025
And people's desire to be near or part of it, especially now, where renown is embraced for no reason, the ‘famous for being famous’ kind of thing.
—Derek Scancarelli, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
Food and Drink Tochigi Prefecture’s agricultural renown takes center stage at each one of the property's four drinking and dining venues: the Japanese Restaurant, the Western-style Lakehouse, the Lobby Lounge, and the Bar.
—Paul Jebara, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for renown
Noun
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Winter, now 27, gained fame after starring in the ABC show as Alex Dunphy.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2025
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The legendary Kansas City Monarchs of Negro Leagues fame also played there.—
Randy Mason,
Kansas City Star,
7 May 2025
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Whether that timeline can change or has changed is uncertain and, in any case, the point of this article is actually not to exert pressure or to acclaim Newcastle as future champions, but rather to recognise and celebrate an extraordinary moment in their history.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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This year’s revival featuring Scherzinger has been equally critically acclaimed, with several Drama League, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle award nominations under its belt and praise coming from the likes of Heidi Klum and Oprah Winfrey.—
Dan Heching,
CNN Money,
30 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Brothers Oren and Tal Alexander gained notoriety in New York's luxury real estate market through their company, Alexander Group, and have been under federal investigation alongside Oren's twin, Alon, since late 2024.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
11 May 2025
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The stakes are somehow ridiculously low—the winner essentially just receives bragging rights, along with a comically ugly metal bust of Davies’s head—and incredibly high, for comedians looking to boost their notoriety.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
8 May 2025
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Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Tony Botti commended Slaton’s resilience and survival skills, saying this is the longest stretch of time he’s seen someone go missing and come out alive.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2025
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The result was Shelton's album which dropped on Friday, May 9. Fallon, 50, commended Malone's range of being able to sing across genres, and Shelton said that Malone should stick with country.—
Marina Watts,
People.com,
14 May 2025
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Her firm, which is ranked among the top 50 trademark law firms in the country, has represented clients ranging from early-stage founders to celebrities like Twista and Sierra Gates.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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One of the preeminent and prestigious horse races in the world, the 151st edition of the Kentucky Derby — often called The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports — features a weekend full of events drawing celebrities, athletes, enthusiasts and, of course, the chicest hats and outfits.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
3 May 2025
Verb
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In accepting her win for Female Artist of the Year, Wilson saluted the category’s four other nominees – Kelsea Ballerini, Ella Langley, Megan Moroney and Kacey Musgraves.—
Matthew Leimkuehler,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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Alex Ovechkin, who faced Fleury in four playoff series, made sure his Washington teammates saluted Fleury after the Capitals’ last game against the Wild. Landeskog did not play in a game for the third consecutive regular season.—
Rob Rossi,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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The most stinging repute came from China, which accused the U.S. of abandoning Haiti at a dire moment after helping set up its ruling transitional presidential council, now mired in controversy and credibility issues.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Apr. 2025
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The rabbis, both of high repute, belong to different generations and display differing levels of stringency—the stricter is a grandfather; the other, his son-in-law, is more lenient but by no means lax.—
Judith Shulevitz,
The Atlantic,
16 Mar. 2025
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The brand’s Eartha scent starts off with a smoky rose scent, complimented by amber and lemon; the dry down is an outpour of oud, rosewood, and moss, a bold scent that will linger on the skin.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
4 May 2025
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And in an interview with The Atlantic that published this week, Trump complimented Bezos again.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Renown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/renown. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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