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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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Incoming head coach Stephen Fleming, a Test batter of considerable renown prior to his generation-long stint coaching Chennai Super Kings in the IPL, needs to go in a different direction. — Ben Jones, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026 Early shows from talents who went on to widespread renown got preference, as did underexposed perspectives and anything that stretched or experimented with the episodic medium. — Judy Berman, Time, 11 Aug. 2026 Still, only one person became a celluloid legend from Universal’s gambit — and that person wasn’t Carlos Villarias, who outlived Lugosi by two decades yet never achieved anything like the same renown. — Dennis Harvey, Variety, 31 July 2026 Her comedy industry renown may well be down to everyone who goes to work each day knowing successes and struggles, depending on the day. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 27 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for renown

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Noun

Even if the relationship isn’t fake, something about Bronwyn’s newfound fame (or, rather, adjacency to fame by way of Lisa Barlow) may have altered her brain chemistry into thinking this is a normal way to navigate and present a new relationship.

— Tom Smyth, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2026
The Gordon Parks Foundation notes its efforts to reconnect with and reclaim the voices whose legacies played an important role in Parks’ career, well beyond his fame.

— Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of fame

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Humm will be his more casual à la carte restaurant, promising the same culinary excellence that Humm (the chef) is acclaimed for.

— Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Sep. 2026
As Navarro smiled and acclaimed the crowd, Boisson smashed her racket on the court directly behind her.

— Ava Wallace, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of acclaim

Noun

In the process, Twiggy Forrest, as many Australians call him, has gained notoriety far beyond his native country—no small feat for a kid from the outback.

— Vivienne Walt, Fortune, 23 Sep. 2026
Not everyone, however, is happy about the Pistols’ growing success and notoriety.

— Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of notoriety

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Chicago 7th Ward Alderman Greg Mitchell, the main speaker at the unveiling, commended West’s cultural contributions and her legacy as an educator during her tenure at Chicago State University.

— Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 23 Sep. 2026
Speaking to reporters after the hearing, Bragg, whose office had sought a 20-year prison term, commended Haley and all of the women who came forward against Weinstein, several of whom attended the hearing.

— Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of commend

Verb

Opened in 2019, The Hotel Zags Portland’s mod decor salutes its midcentury origins (its building dates back to 1962) while still feeling current.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Sep. 2026
Musgraves participated in all-star salutes to Parton on previous awards shows, while the country icon was still living.

— Paul Grein, Billboard, 23 Sep. 2026

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