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
Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Jan. 2026
Founded in China and now based in Singapore, Manus drew global renown for its progress with building artificial intelligence agents.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
Fine-art style posters, flowery marketing and the promise of in-person spectacle, along with industry renown, helped drive visitation to 100,000 people by 1927 — an at least 10-fold increase since its founding.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 7 Jan. 2026
The moment underscored the unifying, propulsive force that began with a handful of enthusiasts and grew into an institution of international renown.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 29 Dec. 2025
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Noun
The band shot to national renown after playing their first show at the Windmill pub in Brixton.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Jan. 2026
Founded in China and now based in Singapore, Manus drew global renown for its progress with building artificial intelligence agents.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
Fine-art style posters, flowery marketing and the promise of in-person spectacle, along with industry renown, helped drive visitation to 100,000 people by 1927 — an at least 10-fold increase since its founding.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 7 Jan. 2026
The moment underscored the unifying, propulsive force that began with a handful of enthusiasts and grew into an institution of international renown.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 29 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for renown
Noun
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Owner António Silva, 66, has been running his no-frills charcoal-grill shop for four decades, but his newfound fame started after he was praised online by a Chinese influencer.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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The finish line is near City Hall, built on the former site of The Dexter, a bar that was owned by Wyatt Earp — he of the Gunfight-at-the-OK-Corral fame — during Nome’s heady gold rush days.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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This double bill features acclaimed South African choreographer Mthuthuzeli November, who challenges our dancers to explore movement as a catalyst of change through unity.—
Cincinnati Enquirer,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Mar. 2026
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They’ll be led by a new manager in Craig Albernaz, who comes highly acclaimed after a recent stint as an assistant in Cleveland.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Locals revelled in his notoriety.—
James Verini,
New Yorker,
2 Mar. 2026
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Neuralink’s work in that area gained notoriety after the company reportedly killed 1,500 animals in testing.—
Andrea Guzmán,
Austin American Statesman,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Super Men, the inside story of the 2015 Carolina Panthers, earned national recognition in the projects category and was commended for excellence in video.—
Charlotte Observer staff report,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Feb. 2026
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Miller concurred and commended Superintendent David Buck on his communication with board members in the lead-up to the protests.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Speaking of celebrity picks, the Harlee Shoulder Bag was named among Oprah’s Favorite Things of 2025.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
8 Mar. 2026
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That rare child actor to evolve into an indomitable leading man, Bale is notoriously dismissive of celebrity.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Later in the year, local craft beer fans can look forward to spring’s Sentinel Star Stout, along with Bavar’s Breaking News, a summertime California common saluting reporter Emily Bavar, who broke the news of Disney World’s impending arrival in Central Florida.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
23 Feb. 2026
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The Royal Air Force performed a fighter-jet flyover of central London, as guns saluted from Hyde Park and the Tower.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
21 Feb. 2026
Noun
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So others speculate and then the Heat somehow are the ones who get caught in the spin cycle of various insiders of various repute trying to sell Substack subscriptions or generate clicks or views.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Feb. 2026
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Two other veteran Dutch managers of significant repute had been in the reckoning, one of them a former boss of Manchester United.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
19 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Go for a green French tip, which is subtle enough to compliment even the most neutral wardrobe.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
5 Mar. 2026
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The dinner was lovely, and everyone complimented the table and chairs.—
Barton Goldsmith,
AJC.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Renown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/renown. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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