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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

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 Kennedy won renown as an environmental lawyer who spent years fighting corporations over pollution and toxic chemicals. — CNN Money, 16 July 2026 Branded as Princeton research, the paper’s influence continued to expand, boosting the university program’s renown and Pacala and Socolow’s stature. — Maddie Stone, ProPublica, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for renown

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Noun

Vozinha shot to global fame overnight, with his social media following skyrocketing from around 50,000 before the match to over 13 million today.

— , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
On the last night of crooner Harry Belafonte’s weeklong run in Miami Beach in 1967, at the height of his fame, the stage crew and hotel general manager played a prank.

— Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of fame

Verb

All of a Sudden premiered to acclaim at Cannes in May, where co-stars Virginie Efira and Tao Okamoto shared the best actress prize.

— Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026
Starring Birbiglia, Keegan-Michael Key, Gillian Jacobs, Kate Micucci, Tami Sagher and Chris Gethard, that critically acclaimed SXSW dramedy released in 2016.

— Matt Grobar, Deadline, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of acclaim

Verb

Pawsitive Tails Dog Rescue posted on Facebook commending the work of volunteers who banded together to care for the dogs.

— Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 21 Aug. 2026
The music department, as well as Courcol’s lively directing and writing, must be commended for scenes of the brass ensemble playing and rehearsing, in a constantly dynamic interaction with dialogue.

— Caspar Salmon, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of commend

Noun

Ramon Hervey helped engineer the careers of many celebrities.

— Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026
Following Parton’s death, numerous celebrities took to social media to share tributes honoring Parton, many of whom include musicians and actors who had worked with Parton before.

— Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of celebrity

Verb

Her restaurant, Pomona, will salute the fruit during the fest with a special menu of mango spare ribs, mango ceviche and mango pork-belly cups that will be available for purchase.

— Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 18 Aug. 2026
On Wednesday, several former Davis band members — including pianist Herbie Hancock, bassist Ron Carter and saxophonist Kenny Garrett — will salute his music at a Hollywood Bowl concert.

— George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Aug. 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

Determining which colors look best on a person, complimenting an individual’s complexion and skin color, is at the center of Yan’s new color analysis business.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 20 Aug. 2026
Kirsch said this year’s tight ends have stepped up without a senior presence, complimenting redshirt juniors Ka’Morreun Pimpton and Lafayette Kaiuway.

— Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Aug. 2026

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