renown

1 of 2

noun

re·​nown ri-ˈnau̇n 

1

: a state of being widely acclaimed and highly honored : fame

2

obsolete : report, rumor

renown

2 of 2

verb

renowned; renowning; renowns

transitive verb

: to give renown to

Synonyms

Noun

• celebrity
• fame
• notoriety

Examples of renown in a Sentence

Noun

He achieved great renown for his discoveries.

Her photographs have earned her international renown.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

As of 2024, Moroney joins her team with similar renown. —Marcus K. Dowling, Nashville Tennessean, 30 Dec. 2024

Other composers with growing international renown on the Grande Ourse roster include Guillaume Roussel and Olivier Arson. —Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 20 Dec. 2024

Donning a black leather blazer with white piping for his acceptance speech, Williams spoke about his journey from a marginalized upbringing in Virginia to global renown in music, fashion, beauty and philanthropy. —Miles Socha, WWD, 18 Dec. 2024

Buy Now on Maison Francis Kurkdjian: $95 Photo : Harlem Candle Company Harlem Candle Company Holiday Each of Harlem Candle Company’s delightful scented candles is an olfactory ode to a person or place that contributes to the world-famous neighborhood’s renown. —Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 26 Nov. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English renoun, from Anglo-French renum, renoun, from renomer to report, speak of, from re- + nomer to name, from Latin nominare, from nomin-, nomen name — more at name

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing renown

• of renown

Kids Definition

renown

noun

re·​nown

ri-ˈnau̇n

: a state of being widely known and highly honored : fame