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noun

ri-ˈnau̇n

Definition of renown

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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verb

as in to acclaim

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Recent Examples of renown

Noun

The first Raffles opened in Singapore in 1887, and the chain has gained worldwide renown for luxurious service with locations around the world. — Tanya Edwards, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 June 2026 Fosdick had acquired renown as the author of a series of devotional books on prayer, faith, and service. — Michael Luo, New Yorker, 14 June 2026 This partnership between Prada and Axiom Space shouldn’t come as a complete surprise to its industry peers, Lorenzo Bertelli said, given the brand’s renown for the unconventional. — Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 8 June 2026 Gorkhali Kitchen has enjoyed greater renown since making the Florida Michelin Guide’s Bib Gourmand roster in 2023, a distinction that highlights restaurants serving high-quality food at great value. — Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for renown

Recent Examples of Synonyms for renown

Noun

And there are people that probably get concerned about an 18- or 19-year-old kid being in that position and the notoriety and the fame.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2026
Fans of Peacock’s cozy drama about friendship, family, and fame will soon be reunited with their favorite ladies.

— Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of fame

Verb

Fellner began her career on the cult comedy series The Fast Show and would go on to appear in the likes of The Alan Clarke Diaries, My Hero, The Eustace Bros, The Line of Beauty and Disney+’s recently acclaimed A Small Light.

— Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2026
Five portraits by Gordon Parks, the photographer acclaimed for documenting African American life throughout the Civil Rights Era, frame the foyer inside Usher’s gracious Atlanta home.

— Jewel Wicker, Architectural Digest, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of acclaim

Verb

Stern and his team commended how Pastore acted in his final scene on the show.

— Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 3 Aug. 2026
In all, the review from animal welfare consulting firm Team Shelter USA commends the department’s medical and surgical care, low euthanasia rates, foster program and enrichment facilities for animals at the Carlsbad shelter.

— Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of commend

Noun

Hilton, born Mario Lavandeira, gained fame after launching his highly popular gossip website in the early Aughts and garnered notoriety for his unapologetic and often controversial take on celebrities’ lives.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2026
Opposition leaders, rights activists and some Bollywood celebrities publicly backed the movement, helping amplify its message beyond the protest sites.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of celebrity

Verb

Following Wednesday's funeral service, firefighters and residents lined roadways and overpasses, many saluting as police vehicles escorted a procession of five white hearses.

— Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 30 July 2026
The president saluted the team in the East Room in April 2025 to mark their 2024 World Series championship over the New York Yankees.

— Will Weissert, Fortune, 24 July 2026

Definition of salute

Noun

Petviashvili’s repute has grown steadily since her early debut.

— The Editors of ARTnews, ARTnews.com, 28 July 2026
Maybe that’s in free agency with Cooper Rush or Joshua Dobbs — the only veterans of any sort of repute still available — or in a trade or waiver claim.

— Zack Rosenblatt, New York Times, 25 June 2026

Definition of repute

Verb

Avalos complimented his players’ ability to embrace hard work and not run away from it throughout the offseason.

— Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 July 2026
During an interview with SensaCine México posted on Friday, July 24, the couple shared a little PDA after being complimented on their professional careers together.

— Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 27 July 2026

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