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
Elaine Glusac, AFAR Media, 19 May 2025
On her path to film-industry renown, Diop was a fellow at the Harvard Radcliffe Institute.
—Armond White, National Review, 16 May 2025
Despite Fox’s renown for torching opportunities, Rossiter and Fox worked hard to get labels’ attention in the ’90s, to no avail.
—Nate Rogers, Vulture, 22 May 2025
Hoping to capitalize on its renown, Vivienne Westwood staged its first bridal fashion show as part of Barcelona Bridal Fashion Week on Thursday.
—Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 25 Apr. 2025
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Verb
Where to stay To immerse yourself in the history and design renown of the city, check into downtown’s Chicago Athletic Association Hotel, a 19th-century neo-Gothic former men’s club with its good old bones restored.
—Elaine Glusac, AFAR Media, 19 May 2025
On her path to film-industry renown, Diop was a fellow at the Harvard Radcliffe Institute.
—Armond White, National Review, 16 May 2025
Despite Fox’s renown for torching opportunities, Rossiter and Fox worked hard to get labels’ attention in the ’90s, to no avail.
—Nate Rogers, Vulture, 22 May 2025
Hoping to capitalize on its renown, Vivienne Westwood staged its first bridal fashion show as part of Barcelona Bridal Fashion Week on Thursday.
—Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for renown
Noun
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That includes the pitfalls of fame as speculation swirls around a personal life he’s always kept extremely close to the vest.—
Paul Dehner Jr,
New York Times,
7 July 2025
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Ray Bourque rose to fame as one of the most dominant defensemen in NHL history, setting league records throughout a 21-season career that garnered a spot in the Hockey Hall of Fame.—
Cameron Priester,
Sun Sentinel,
7 July 2025
Verb
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Japanese video games are highly acclaimed around the world.—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
3 July 2025
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Notably, the album was recorded in Music City's iconic RCA Studio A and will feature critically acclaimed, touring, rootsy country favorite Tyler Childers, among many others.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
Noun
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However, its notoriety for slaying archeologists who came into contact with its long-dormant spores is still debated.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
30 June 2025
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Bride gained far more notoriety for pitching in blowout losses.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
30 June 2025
Verb
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After a minute of pure bliss for the class, the superstar went around to each student individually and shook their hands, commending them for their efforts.—
Chris Barilla,
People.com,
26 June 2025
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Trump went on to commend most NATO members for agreeing to boost defense spending and call the summit a success for alliance unity and U.S. leadership.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
Noun
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In Venice, Bezos and celebrity friends were insulated from local resentment by their wealth and security.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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And while Mario’s had the luxury of living the celebrity life, worshipped as a hero in the Mushroom Kingdom on top of rocking a medical license, DK is just trying to get by.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
1 July 2025
Verb
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The rehabbing Boston star posted messages on his Instagram story saluting Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis, whom the team traded to Portland and Atlanta, respectively, as part of an offseason mission to trim salary.—
Zack Cox,
Hartford Courant,
25 June 2025
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The point isn’t just Maurice was saluting how this was a complete team, even a dream team, by keeping his stars on the bench and sending career grunts like Tomas Nosek, A.J. Greer and Johan Gadjovich on the ice to start the Stanley Cup celebration as time ticked down on June 17 in Sunrise.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
24 June 2025
Noun
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Good design ranked among the top four characteristics industry professionals used to describe high-quality thought leadership—above speed to market and the repute of the author.—
Yogesh Shah,
Forbes.com,
25 June 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
Verb
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While white eyeshadow is replacing (or at least, complimenting) the white pedicure trend this season, Hill’s endorsement of cool, pale eyeshadow tones proves the look works best on deeper skin.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
5 July 2025
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Seemingly channeling the yin to her sister’s yang, Kylie complimented the model by wearing an all-white custom look by Isabel Marant, per Vogue.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
4 July 2025
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“Renown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/renown. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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