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
Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Later European aristocrats came to holiday; in the 1920s, Elizabeth von Arnim’s best-selling novel, Enchanted April, gave the burgeoning resort a widespread renown.
—Catherine Sabino, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
The show ultimately highlighted Ballerini, 31, 16 years into rising Nashville renown, bravely emboldened.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Starting as a coach and schoolteacher with a bachelor’s and master’s degree in U.S. history doesn’t seem like the beginnings of a watchmaker of worldwide renown.
—Thor Svaboe, Robb Report, 2 July 2025
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Verb
However, successful alums highlight the sustainable renown that could be mirrored in the program's future.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Later European aristocrats came to holiday; in the 1920s, Elizabeth von Arnim’s best-selling novel, Enchanted April, gave the burgeoning resort a widespread renown.
—Catherine Sabino, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
The show ultimately highlighted Ballerini, 31, 16 years into rising Nashville renown, bravely emboldened.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Starting as a coach and schoolteacher with a bachelor’s and master’s degree in U.S. history doesn’t seem like the beginnings of a watchmaker of worldwide renown.
—Thor Svaboe, Robb Report, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for renown
Noun
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Talking about the Babe Ruth era players with my great-grandfather, who had been a business partner of Charles Ebbets of Brooklyn Dodgers fame.—
Paul Dickson,
Baltimore Sun,
12 Aug. 2025
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Jon and his wife Kate Gosselin shot to fame after giving birth to sextuplets after having twins using intrauterine insemination.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
11 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Both museums are particularly relevant now, because Dylan, at age 84 continues to tour worldwide, and the biopic about his early career as a folksinger, A Complete Unknown, was acclaimed by moviegoers after it was released on Christmas Day 2024.—
Gary Stoller,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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His record-breaking 666-day reign as Intercontinental Champion was universally acclaimed, and his subsequent run as World Heavyweight Champion was equally dominant until he was defeated by CM Punk at SummerSlam last weekend.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Aug. 2025
Noun
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In addition to its reporting on the NFL/NFLPA collusion case, the show also gained notoriety for its coverage of North Carolina head football coach Bill Belichick’s relationship with Jordon Hudson.—
Jason Clinkscales,
Sportico.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Jonas gained notoriety across Wall Street for being a longtime Tesla bull.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
4 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Whitmer, in turn, has commended Hall for putting forward a road funding plan after years of legislative inaction.—
Clara Hendrickson,
Freep.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The group’s president and CEO, Kim Glas, commended Trump for leveraging his presidential authority on the matter.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
30 July 2025
Noun
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Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Over the years the distinctive style has become a celebrity favorite, and has been worn by Kendall Jenner, Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, Rihanna, Gigi Hadid, Oprah and Viola Davis, among others.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Earlier this week, the actress saluted the fashions that were featured in her first-ever film, The Parent Trap.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Redstone also saluted the three co-CEOs who have steered Paramount Global since April 2024 when former CEO Bob Bakish was ousted amid friction over Redstone’s plan to sell the company.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
31 July 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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These oversized leather trousers compliment her leather cowboy jacket perfectly, because there’s nothing wrong with a matchy-matchy look.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Other School Committee members noted Lima-Barbosa came back as a BPS alumni and complimented her commitment to community engagement and student voice.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
31 July 2025
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“Renown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/renown. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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