Examples of renowned in a Sentence
Poggio prospected for manuscripts across much of western Europe, visiting the renowned monasteries of Reichenau and Fulda, and wandering as far afield as Cologne, London, Paris, and Rome.
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Fred Lerner, The Story of Libraries, 1998
He was renowned for his appetite—in the mid-60's, his daily breakfast consisted of six steaks, four plates of pasta and a dozen eggs …
—Maureen Dowd, New York Times, 24 June 1993
… it was hard for me to realize that I was to be honoured by a degree from the oldest and most renowned university in America.
—Booker T. Washington, Up From Slavery, 1901
a restaurant renowned for its wine list
the renowned painter, sculptor, architect, and engineer, Leonardo da Vinci
Fred Lerner, The Story of Libraries, 1998
He was renowned for his appetite—in the mid-60's, his daily breakfast consisted of six steaks, four plates of pasta and a dozen eggs …
—Maureen Dowd, New York Times, 24 June 1993
… it was hard for me to realize that I was to be honoured by a degree from the oldest and most renowned university in America.
—Booker T. Washington, Up From Slavery, 1901
a restaurant renowned for its wine list
the renowned painter, sculptor, architect, and engineer, Leonardo da Vinci
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These globally renowned brands are synonymous with anticipating every need and delivering a seamless, elevated living experience, which strongly resonates with this buyer profile.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
John Wu from Mountain View, California – a renowned designer in the everyday carry (EDC) and knife community – has created a new portable multitool that packs serious functionality into a pocket-sized package.
—New Atlas, 22 Jan. 2026
Facing a budget crunch, the Metropolitan Opera in New York is considering selling off two massive murals by renowned Russian French painter Marc Chagall that have graced its Grand Tier since 1966, when they were created.
—News Desk, Artforum, 22 Jan. 2026
This is the 10th edition of the biennial prize and marks the conclusion of the partnership with Whitechapel Gallery, which has played a fundamental role and is renowned for its commitment to promoting emerging and established women artists, said Maramotti, significantly boosting their visibility.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 22 Jan. 2026
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Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
John Wu from Mountain View, California – a renowned designer in the everyday carry (EDC) and knife community – has created a new portable multitool that packs serious functionality into a pocket-sized package.
—New Atlas, 22 Jan. 2026
Facing a budget crunch, the Metropolitan Opera in New York is considering selling off two massive murals by renowned Russian French painter Marc Chagall that have graced its Grand Tier since 1966, when they were created.
—News Desk, Artforum, 22 Jan. 2026
This is the 10th edition of the biennial prize and marks the conclusion of the partnership with Whitechapel Gallery, which has played a fundamental role and is renowned for its commitment to promoting emerging and established women artists, said Maramotti, significantly boosting their visibility.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 22 Jan. 2026
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“Renowned.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/renowned. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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renowned
adjective
re·nowned
ri-ˈnau̇nd 
: having renown : celebrated
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