as in famous
widely known
the renowned painter, sculptor, architect, and engineer, Leonardo da Vinci
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No visit to Fredericksburg would be complete without experiencing the area's renowned wine country.
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Discover the Tectonic series, remarkable begonias developed by renowned plantsman Dan Hinkley.
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Haleakalā National Park, Hawaii Haleakalā National Park is renowned for its 10,023-foot dormant volcano, offering breathtaking views of Maui's natural landscape and some of the best campgrounds in all of Hawaii.
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Andrea Romano,
Travel + Leisure,
23 June 2026
No visit to Fredericksburg would be complete without experiencing the area's renowned wine country.
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Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
23 June 2026
Discover the Tectonic series, remarkable begonias developed by renowned plantsman Dan Hinkley.
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Better Homes & Gardens,
22 June 2026
Through award-winning journalism and renowned franchises including TIME100, TIME100 Next, TIME100 AI, TIME100 Climate and TIME100 Companies, TIME continues to spotlight the individuals and ideas shaping the future.
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Time,
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There's been growing speculation that the two could get married during Independence Day weekend at Madison Square Garden, one of the world's most famous arenas.
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Varietally, Alto Adige is famous for aromatic whites and precision reds.
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Other routes point drivers toward Norðaravatn, a tranquil village lake that was recently transformed by the islands’ acclaimed ‘Closed for Maintenance’ environmental initiative, where global volunteers and locals hand-built a scenic walking path to protect the surrounding terrain.
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The limited run of the acclaimed, hit play starring Tony-winner John Lithgow is coming to its pre-scheduled close.
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Its designers included Frederick Law Olmsted, one of the famed architects of New York’s Central Park.
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Ja Rule will perform at famed event marketer Herb Karlitz’s 7th Annual Celebrity Chefs & Friends Golf, Tennis & Pickleball Tournament on Monday June 22, at the Montclair Golf Club in NJ.
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In a news release announcing the arrest, Bridgeport Police Chief Roderick Porter expressed condolences to the family and commended the professionalism of the responding officers.
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Nakase commended her along with Zandalasini and Williams for maximizing their minutes in the last few weeks.
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The announcement came on the anniversary of the birthday of Devgn’s father Veeru Devgan, a celebrated Hindi cinema’ stunt choreographer who passed away in 2019.
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The United States used two first-half goals to cruise past the Aussies, with the American attack looking dangerous even without the celebrated attacker.
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Nakase said the 20-year-old Lithuanian has been adjusting to the role change well and complimented her for learning on the fly.
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Riemenschneider complimented the cleanliness and the family’s passion, Unlu said.
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His father, Manuel Cepeda, was a prominent figure in the Colombian Communist Party, and was assassinated in 1994 during a particularly bloody era in Colombia's internal conflict.
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The chatbot’s responses include citations and prominent links to news outlets.
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The Federation for American Immigration Reform applauded the decision.
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After a long line of speakers alternately applauded or slammed the McLean senior living complex’s bid to build 40 more homes, the zoning board in Simsbury continued its hearing until next month.
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“Renowned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/renowned. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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