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noun

ri-ˈnau̇n How to pronounce renown (audio)
Definition of renownnext
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
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 The fact that Coltrane first gained renown and made many of his initial breakthroughs in Davis’ band between 1955-60 provides one possible answer, says trumpeter Terence Blanchard, who got to know Davis as a young lion making a name for himself in Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers, circa 1982. — Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 28 May 2026 His character, Jimmy George, is an actor and performance artist of a particular type of downtown renown. — Alison Willmore, Vulture, 20 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for renown
Recent Examples of Synonyms for renown
  1. fame
  2. acclaim
  3. notoriety
  4. commend
  5. celebrity
  6. salute
  7. repute
  8. compliment
Noun
  • But no one approaching Swift’s level of fame has been at a Chiefs training camp practice.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026
  • If there was ever a method dressing hall of fame, this look would top the list.
    — Amanda Le, InStyle, 23 July 2026
Definition of fame
Verb
  • The film was acclaimed for its satirical take on corporate America.
    — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 21 July 2026
  • The trio have been joined by Mia Threapleton (The Phoenician Scheme) as Mary Churchill and acclaimed Danny Huston (Wonder Woman) as General Groves as filming begins.
    — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 20 July 2026
Definition of acclaim
Noun
  • Though largely driven by surging housing prices, increases in food, transportation and childcare costs combined with stagnant local wages to propel Miami into cost-of-living notoriety.
    — Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026
  • Each fight is scored from one to 10 on those four inputs, weighted most heavily toward notoriety and stakes, then converted into a score out of 100.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of notoriety
Verb
  • In the comments, passengers were quick to commend the crew’s quick decision-making.
    — Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026
  • But others also commended her for protecting Barron, even if that means protecting him from those close to him.
    — StyleCaster Editors, StyleCaster, 21 July 2026
Definition of commend
Noun
  • Goodtime, originally with celebrity backing from musician Pharrell Williams and entertainment mogul David Grutman, was auctioned off by lenders in a foreclosure action earlier this year.
    — Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
  • Even during the match, cameramen and directors were obsessed with seeking out celebrities.
    — Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 21 July 2026
Definition of celebrity
Verb
  • 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
  • Trump shook reliever Will Klein’s hand and saluted his role in the Dodgers’ 18-inning Game 3 marathon victory.
    — Adam Kilgore, New York Times, 24 July 2026
Definition of salute
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of repute
Verb
  • One night, the friends strip down to their underwear, dance side by side, and compliment each other on their bodies.
    — Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 22 July 2026
  • Anderson agreed, complimenting the abilities of the aircraft.
    — Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 July 2026
Definition of compliment

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