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
Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
The Public Employees’ Retirement System of Nevada, which manages the pensions of state employees and various municipal workers including Las Vegas police officers, has won renown within the institutional investment world for its extraordinarily small staff and simplified approach to investing.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2025
The minister’s renown was not insignificant, with both proponents and those less keen about his ideas of achieving moral purity through food.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Aug. 2025
Given the brand’s renown for its bags’ increasing value and the volatile state of the economy, consumers are turning to the secondhand market to purchase their luxury goods more than ever.
—Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 13 Aug. 2025
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Verb
The caterers were there specifically to herald the performer, whose renown in urban, suburban and rural Latin communities nationwide is growing.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
The Public Employees’ Retirement System of Nevada, which manages the pensions of state employees and various municipal workers including Las Vegas police officers, has won renown within the institutional investment world for its extraordinarily small staff and simplified approach to investing.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2025
The minister’s renown was not insignificant, with both proponents and those less keen about his ideas of achieving moral purity through food.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Aug. 2025
Given the brand’s renown for its bags’ increasing value and the volatile state of the economy, consumers are turning to the secondhand market to purchase their luxury goods more than ever.
—Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 13 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for renown
Noun
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Meanwhile, White rose to fame as a comedy legend and sitcom star.—
Ashley Hume , Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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The inclusion of online content creators, such as podcasters and social media influencers, promises to sweeten the allure of internet fame and marks the rising prominence of a new class of performers.—
Bloomberg News,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Her most recent film, Ali Samadi Ahadi’s drama Seven Days, premiered to acclaim at the 2024 Toronto Film Festival, spotlighting the rising tide of Iranian cinema in exile.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
15 Sep. 2025
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They are acclaimed Mexican artists who capture the essence of women’s lives and experiences in their respective cultural contexts with a focus on indigenous communities stretching from Los Angeles to Chile.—
Amy Carleton,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Fyre Festival gained notoriety in 2017, when a Caribbean music and culture festival led by Billy McFarland went awry.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
17 Sep. 2025
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On the surface, Charlie Kirk had a very different, more traditional path to online notoriety.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Conservative influencers including Chaya Raichik, author of the anti-trans hate account LibsOfTikTok, trashed those teams while commending those that asked their crowds to pause and reflect on the late provocateur.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
16 Sep. 2025
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At an intimate reception at the library-like wine bar on Mercer Street, Sanders, a 29-year veteran of Condé Nast, was commended by Anna Wintour.—
Freya Drohan,
Vogue,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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As author Andy McCullough wrote in his brilliant book on Kershaw, the future Hall of Famer is the last of his kind and views greatness as a burden instead of an invitation to indulge in the excesses of celebrity.—
Wayne G. McDonnell,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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Outside the hotel, a crowd had gathered behind barricades, waiting to catch a glimpse of celebrities on their way to the gala.—
Ana Karina Zatarain,
New Yorker,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Beginning with the costume and hunters’ parade and continuing on through the Oktoberfest church service and the landlords’ concert and gun salutes at the Bavaria as the grand finale on the last day, kids can learn about German traditions among a whole lot of color and character.—
Rebecca Deurlein,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Trump saluted as the crowd cheered him.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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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.—
Joe Yogerst,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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The most stinging repute came from China, which accused the U.S. of abandoning Haiti at a dire moment after helping set up its ruling transitional presidential council, now mired in controversy and credibility issues.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Still somewhat under the influence of anesthesia, Arbaugh’s primary memory from that first encounter was complimenting Musk’s bomber jacket.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
16 Sep. 2025
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Wave head coach Jonas Eidevall complimented the way Gotham played.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Renown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/renown. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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