RENOWN Synonyms: 104 Similar and Opposite Words

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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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Noun

Baldwin Lee came to photographic renown pretty late in life, mostly for his in-close-and-intense pictures of small-town Black Southerners made in the 1980s and collected in an epic monograph in 2022. — Baldwin Lee, Curbed, 10 Sep. 2026 Its innovative cutting-edge treatments, some found nowhere else, reaffirm the destination spa’s renown as one of the finest in the nation. — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2026 Despite her worldwide renown, Dolly Parton resisted award recognition several times in her prolific career. — Melina Khan, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026 Bell’s tenure leading the institute included the museum’s 2014 expansion and relocation to UConn’s main campus in Storrs — and its increasing renown within and beyond the professional theater world. — Tran Chau, Hartford Courant, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for renown

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Noun

The quest for tickets is the first of several McGuffins in the film that, while fun, bring to life the essential truth that the core of being teenage is the shiny allure of intangible pursuits, those things that promise fame, friends and being cool.

— Damon Wise, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2026
Blending psychological suspense with the hypnotic energy of electronic music culture, the film explores the darker side of obsession, identity and the intoxicating allure of fame.

— Alex Ritman, Variety, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of fame

Verb

The Only Living Pickpocket in New York from Sony Pictures Classics, critically acclaimed and starring John Turturro, opened in 6 theaters to $156k.

— Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 25 Oct. 2026
Its award-winning and critically acclaimed films reach 300 million people worldwide in 180 countries and 33 languages across the global National Geographic channels and direct-to-consumer platforms Disney+ and Hulu.

— Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of acclaim

Noun

Colossal Biosciences previously gained notoriety for its deextinction efforts, like trying to bring back the dire wolf, dodo and wooly mammoth.

— Devika Rao, TheWeek, 2 Nov. 2026
Trump’s notoriety for corruption may finally be eclipsing his populist appeal, and even rhetoricians as skilled as Jennings have difficulty making a case for him.

— Clarence Page, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of notoriety

Verb

San Jose Sharks coach Ryan Warsofsky, after losing to the Senators on Saturday, called them the best team his team has faced all season, commending them for being fast, competitive and connected.

— Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 5 Nov. 2026
It was not known why the anchor failed, but the heavy snowstorm was not a direct factor, according to the statement, which commended the college students for their love of the outdoors and preparation for the climbing trip.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of commend

Noun

His work with Leonard eventually led him to work for British Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, and several of Leonard’s celebrity clients, including Twiggy, Jackie Onassis and Mick Jagger, per The Times.

— Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2026
There are 92 handheld options in total, some named after politicians and celebrities, like the Jackie Chan—bulgogi, cilantro, avocado, lettuce, jalapeños, and onions, served on a roll or hero.

— Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of celebrity

Noun

John Field, one of Li’s two protagonists, was in fact a classical pianist of some repute, having invented the nocturne form of composition that Chopin would make famous in Field’s lifetime.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
And the ecological values of roadless areas are beyond repute.

— Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of repute

Verb

There has always been friction between Reed and Helen, but in the main, Reed has been successful in using a shifting combination of wheedling, scolding, complimenting, and threatening to ensure Helen fullfils her mission objectives.

— Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2026
At a Manchester show, one music blog complimented the singer-songwriter’s deep and earthy voice, drawing comparisons to Glen Campbell and Harry Nilsson.

— Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2026

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