as in famous
widely known
the renowned painter, sculptor, architect, and engineer, Leonardo da Vinci
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Recent Examples of renowned
Emily Wilson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
As for brooches, Queen Camilla has an extensive collection, featuring pieces from Queen Elizabeth’s vault and her own brooches from renowned designers like Van Cleef & Arpels.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2025
Officially founded in 1793, the National Museum of Natural History is renowned for its diverse collections of dinosaur fossils and minerals.
—Peter Guo, NBC news, 18 Sep. 2025
The 4,600 square-foot interior bears the opulent, traditional touch of renowned interior designer Richard FitzGerald.
—Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 18 Sep. 2025
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Designed by the renowned Kelly Wearstler, the Santa Monica Proper is a study in coastal sophistication.
—Emily Wilson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
As for brooches, Queen Camilla has an extensive collection, featuring pieces from Queen Elizabeth’s vault and her own brooches from renowned designers like Van Cleef & Arpels.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2025
Officially founded in 1793, the National Museum of Natural History is renowned for its diverse collections of dinosaur fossils and minerals.
—Peter Guo, NBC news, 18 Sep. 2025
The 4,600 square-foot interior bears the opulent, traditional touch of renowned interior designer Richard FitzGerald.
—Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 18 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for renowned
Adjective
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Until recently, the Norman conquest of England was one of the most famous historical episodes in Anglo-American culture.—
Will Collins,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Sep. 2025
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Syed’s case was made famous by the 2014 podcast Serial, which won a Peabody Award for its investigation that explored whether Syed was wrongfully convicted.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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
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Season 1 of The Studio was critically acclaimed and nabbed 23 nominations at the 77th Emmy Awards.—
Katherine Schaffstall,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The look, a bold statement by itself, rang a significantly big and beautiful moment after the famed designer Giorgio Armani passed just a week before the event.—
Tanya Akim,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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But a group of famed chefs, some of whom boast their own line of cookware, is hoping to block the new legislation.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
14 Sep. 2025
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Emotions were high and some audience members had to leave the room to compose themselves, as was to be expected, and Seriesly can be commended for not shying away from the defining geo-political story of the day.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
19 Sep. 2025
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York commended Lurie’s efforts to rehabilitate San Francisco’s image and communities.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Productions have since played worldwide, including a celebrated 2016 London revival that starred Amber Riley, who won an Olivier Award for her performance as Effie White.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
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While Cate and Sam are have become celebrated heroes, Marie, Jordan and Emma return to Godolkin University with some reluctance, still carrying loss and trauma.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
15 Sep. 2025
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On Wednesday, head coach Dave Canales complimented the Cardinals’ run defense for stalling the Panthers’ plans out of the backfield.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
18 Sep. 2025
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The incident came up during a conversation with guest Jason Bateman, who had complimented Fallon on his gift of the gab after the host appeared on an episode of his Smartless podcast.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The inquiry also scrutinized prominent Trump allies, including Sidney Powell, Rudy Giuliani, and Stephen Miller, along with dozens of consultants and political action committees tied to the former president’s orbit.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Sep. 2025
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Almost a week after one of America’s most prominent conservative activists was shot and killed during an event at Utah Valley University, a 22-year-old man accused of executing the attack with his grandfather’s rifle appeared in court Tuesday to face state charges.—
Taylor Romine,
CNN Money,
17 Sep. 2025
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Robby Soave delivers his radar on the reactions to Charlie Kirk's death and the push by conservatives to fire people who have spread misinformation about and applauded his death.—
The Hill,
The Hill,
16 Sep. 2025
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During the In Memoriam segment, the starry audience applauded loudly as Loni Anderson, Michelle Trachtenberg, George Wendt, John Amos and Maggie Smith were honored, and when Ozzy Osbourne, David Lynch and Quincy Jones' names appeared, the applause was particularly loud.—
Julia Moore,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Renowned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/renowned. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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