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renowned

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of renowned

widely known

the renowned painter, sculptor, architect, and engineer, Leonardo da Vinci

Synonyms of renowned

big-name, celebrated, famed, famous, noted, notorious, prominent, star, visible, well-known

Words Related to renowned

fabled, fabulous, legendary

distinguished, eminent, exceptional, great, illustrious, leading, notable, noteworthy, outstanding, preeminent, prestigious, remarkable, supereminent, superior

important, significant

acknowledged, recognized, respected

favorite, popular, preferred

estimable, honorable, reputable, respectable

formidable, redoubtable

Near Antonyms of renowned

insignificant, unimportant

undistinguished, unexceptional

Antonyms of renowned

anonymous, nameless, obscure, uncelebrated, unfamous, unknown, unsung

Synonym Discussion of renowned

famous, renowned, celebrated, noted, notorious, distinguished, eminent, illustrious mean known far and wide. famous implies little more than the fact of being, sometimes briefly, widely and popularly known.

- a famous actress

renowned implies more glory and acclamation.

- one of the most renowned figures in sports history

celebrated implies notice and attention especially in print.

- the most celebrated beauty of her day

noted suggests well-deserved public attention.

- the noted mystery writer

notorious frequently adds to famous an implication of questionableness or evil.

- a notorious gangster

distinguished implies acknowledged excellence or superiority.

- a distinguished scientist who won the Nobel Prize

eminent implies even greater prominence for outstanding quality or character.

- the country's most eminent writers

illustrious stresses enduring honor and glory attached to a deed or person.

- illustrious war heroes

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