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
George Packer, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2024
With a family pedigree steeped in food and hospitality, Boxer has been honing his craft from a young age, quickly gaining renown for his inventive takes on British cuisine at his other London locations like Brunswick House, Orasay and Below.
—Rooksana Hossenally, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
Harari might be, after the Dalai Lama, the figure of global renown who is least online.
—Daniel Immerwahr, The Atlantic, 6 Sep. 2024
South Jordan's Daybreak neighborhood reigns supreme over Halloween, with home displays that have gained national renown.
—Erin Alberty, Axios, 11 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Mann was aiming at his brother Heinrich, a novelist and an essayist of nearly equal renown, whose liberal politics led him to support Germany’s enemies, France and Britain.
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Noun
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Oz’s rise to fame is largely tied to his frequent appearances on the Oprah Winfrey show in the early 2000s and his own subsequent daytime talk show.Sara Dorn, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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He’s largely shunned the spotlight in their six decades together, choosing to maintain his privacy in spite of his wife’s A-list fame.Rachel DeSantis, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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Open Water was critically acclaimed when it was published in 2021 and Nelson’s second novel, Small Worlds, is also being adapted by Brock Media.Max Goldbart, Deadline, 5 Dec. 2024
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The erotic thriller has been critically acclaimed since its Venice Film Festival premiere.Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 4 Dec. 2024
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But the most useful commodity, Kapadia says, is local notoriety.Zac Ntim, Deadline, 30 Nov. 2024
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Grayson, 35, earned notoriety on social media with her online business and lessons offering to teach others how to turn their skills into courses as well, per a press release about the case issued by the U.S. Attorney's Office of the Western District of Tennessee.Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 26 Nov. 2024
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Little commended the team for doing so then in an X post.Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 29 Nov. 2024
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Steichen commended Richardson for his poise on a day when the Colts were far from performing their best.James Boyd, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
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Us Weekly, the Hollywood and celebrity magazine, expanded the frequency and size of its magazines.Axios, Axios, 4 Dec. 2024
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Other officers on roadsides, and civilians along the route, saluted or held their hands over their hearts.Angie DiMichele, Sun Sentinel, 21 Nov. 2024
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When Robert Emmett Fletcher Jr. died in 2013, obituaries saluted his courage.Jake Whitney, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Nov. 2024
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Her voice, her public repute, and her dignity — the vanishings of which are all mostly self-steered.Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2024
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The long-term leasing of NNN and the fact that they are commonly leased to reliable tenants of repute minimizes the risk of default and promotes a dependable revenue stream.Sudhir Pai, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
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The sleek look of this candle truly compliments any modern living space, home gym, or zen den.Amanda Lauren, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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Rich caramelized onions are complimented by sherry vinegar, and then topped with bread and gooey cheese.Phoebe Evans, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2024
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“Renown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/renown. Accessed 14 Dec. 2024.
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