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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Recent Examples of renown
Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 5 Dec. 2025
The end of the decade would herald the onset of his first imperial period as an in demand star of international renown.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Nov. 2025
The people of Chad renown chébé powder as a gift from God that blesses femininity through the growth of long hair.
—Essence, 23 Nov. 2025
The global renown of the French Revolution was also enhanced by the formidable role played by French culture and the French language throughout the nineteenth century.
—Literary Hub, 19 Nov. 2025
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Given the Rockettes' worldwide renown, there was a competitive air in the audition.
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But in today’s world of digital creators, those seeking fame face competition in a way Khan’s generation never could have imagined.—
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In the decades after his discovery, Watson’s fame persisted.—
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The series was critically acclaimed and earned multiple Emmys, including Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for Wyle, and Outstanding Drama Series.—
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Best friends Pam Weekes and Connie McDonald founded the bakery acclaimed for its large cookie offerings.—
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Due to the notoriety of the locally beloved sandwich, IndyStar recently held a Tenderloin Tournament to find the establishment that serves the best tenderloin in Indiana.—
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Rockelle first gained notoriety on social media about a decade ago on a YouTube channel operated by her mom, Tiffany Smith.—
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Captain Brandon Fisher was commended by the heads of the National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Aviation Administration and even Boeing executives for helping ensure none of the 177 people aboard flight 1282 were killed when the blowout happened in January 2024.—
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Critics and fans have commended the adaptation for its acting, cinematography, and adherence to the original source material.—
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Get your daily dose of entertainment news, celebrity updates, and what to watch with our EW Dispatch newsletter.—
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As Chicago reflects on positive crime trends and looks ahead to an even better year, let’s salute the contributions of everyone involved, including staff, outreach workers and participants in CVI programs.—
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Julian Franco, president of strategy and operations at Fox Entertainment, saluted the progress that Pansino and her business partner had been able to make as a boutique outfit.—
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Since the first duffers teed off in 1924, this Scottish course has gained repute as one of the world’s top golf spots.—
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The rabbis, both of high repute, belong to different generations and display differing levels of stringency—the stricter is a grandfather; the other, his son-in-law, is more lenient but by no means lax.—
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Martin also made sure to compliment Ole Miss' defensive capabilities.—
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Angel went for a respectful middle-of-the-road jab — complimenting her parenting and resilience, but maligning her for being petty.—
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“Renown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/renown. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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