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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Her new drama stars Léa Seydoux as a renowned pianist who relocates with her family to the countryside and then uncovers a life-shattering truth that forces her to confront the complexities of love and trust.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 1 Jan. 2026
In the last two decades, Guangzhou, Hangzhou and Harbin have joined the list of Chinese cities commissioning renowned designers to oversee their opera venues.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 1 Jan. 2026
According to renowned University of Oxford AI expert Professor Michael Wooldridge, seeing is believing.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 1 Jan. 2026
This beachside gem is renowned for its full lineup of live music, island vibes, and a range of bar bites and cocktails.
—Kristy Christiansen, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2025
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Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 1 Jan. 2026
In the last two decades, Guangzhou, Hangzhou and Harbin have joined the list of Chinese cities commissioning renowned designers to oversee their opera venues.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 1 Jan. 2026
According to renowned University of Oxford AI expert Professor Michael Wooldridge, seeing is believing.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 1 Jan. 2026
This beachside gem is renowned for its full lineup of live music, island vibes, and a range of bar bites and cocktails.
—Kristy Christiansen, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2025
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“Renowned.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/renowned. Accessed 4 Jan. 2026.
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renowned
adjective
re·nowned
ri-ˈnau̇nd 
: having renown : celebrated
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