renowning

present participle of renown

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for renowning
Verb
  • The two hang out in what appears to be a backstage area and chat it up in a conversation that finds Musk complimenting West on the production before revealing relationship woes in an intimate and candid moment.
    Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Start by complimenting their service or product, and feel free to crack jokes and make small talk with the rep.
    Rose Han, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • While Nadella and the executive team are taking criticism from some staffers, Wall Street is applauding the company's growth and execution.
    Jordan Novet, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Their powerful performances prompted a 15-minute standing ovation, and the wrestler-turned-actor was seen tearfully applauding.
    Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Instead, Murphy drafted a resolution commending the students’ efforts and shared it with them.
    Teri Cadeau, Twin Cities, 22 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Disco Divas, Milwaukee Symphony Pops Principal Pops Conductor Byron Stripling continues his reinvigoration of the MSO's Pops series with this program saluting powerhouse voices of the disco era, such as Donna Summer, Chaka Khan, Patti LaBelle and others.
    Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 30 Aug. 2025
  • But by the time Ming’s coffin was rolled out by eight pallbearers to two long rows of saluting law enforcement personnel, the sun’s bright light beamed down onto the stadium; reminiscent of another bright light, as Ming’s personality was often described by loved ones, that will be greatly missed.
    PJ Green, Kansas City Star, 12 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Scott was recently appointed the creative director of Proenza Schouler; not a small feat, especially for a Black woman hailing from Jamaica.
    Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Part of the participants are from Latin American countries, particularly hailing from Argentina, Chile, Uruguay and Paraguay.
    Marcelo Cajueiro, Variety, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • That something special largely comes from a heavy, spitting topspin forehand that dovetails with an aggressive backhand slice — the result of Tjen growing up idolizing three-time Grand Slam champion Ash Barty.
    Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
  • His father, a tugboat stoker, was often away, and young Terence found solace in films, idolizing Gary Cooper and James Dean.
    Daniel Ross Goodman, The Washington Examiner, 22 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • People have gotten are watching all of these videos and cheering.
    Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 12 Sep. 2025
  • The outlet on Wednesday said that while reporters were covering the news on a livestream, others who were heard cheering in the background were watching a car chase.
    Alia Shoaib, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
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“Renowning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/renowning. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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