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
Erin Alberty, Axios, 11 Oct. 2024
The Martha trailer is full of footage of Stewart in her early years of fame, before her conviction slowed her business empire reign and celebrity renown.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Oct. 2024
The nature of blends means stepping away from the renown of distilleries and an emphasis on establishing a distinctive brand of their own.
—Mark Littler, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024
The estate’s renown continues with its current owners, a family of Florentine industrialists who use it as their private residence.
—Zoë Dare Hall, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2024
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Noun
South Jordan's Daybreak neighborhood reigns supreme over Halloween, with home displays that have gained national renown.
—Erin Alberty, Axios, 11 Oct. 2024
The Martha trailer is full of footage of Stewart in her early years of fame, before her conviction slowed her business empire reign and celebrity renown.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Oct. 2024
The nature of blends means stepping away from the renown of distilleries and an emphasis on establishing a distinctive brand of their own.
—Mark Littler, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024
The estate’s renown continues with its current owners, a family of Florentine industrialists who use it as their private residence.
—Zoë Dare Hall, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2024
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He was replaced by Jack Haley, but found fame later in life when he was cast as Jed Clampett on The Beverly Hillbillies.Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 27 Nov. 2024
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Julia Roberts and Jennifer Lawrence had similar hot streaks upon first gaining fame, neither incorporated prestige TV along with film.Carla Meyer, Los Angeles Times, 26 Nov. 2024
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The film, produced by Artists Equity and Lopez’s Nuyorican Productions, is based on Manuel Puig’s critically acclaimed and bestselling 1976 novel.Katcy Stephan, Variety, 21 Nov. 2024
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The follow-up to 2001’s troubled but acclaimed Yankee Hotel Foxtrot, Ghost was coproduced by the mercurial avant-gardist Jim O’Rourke and featured a lineup of vocalist/guitarist Jeff Tweedy, bassist John Stirratt, multi-instrumentalists Leroy Bach and Mikael Jorgensen and drummer Glenn Kotche.SPIN Staff, SPIN, 20 Nov. 2024
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For similar charms with less notoriety, try Puebla.Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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They can be placed on cards at different points in the show to add some notoriety.Brian Mazique, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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Bruno also commended the performance and its heat and sensuality.Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 19 Nov. 2024
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The Fellow Travelers star also commended the rest of the cast, which includes Michelle Yeoh and Bowen Yang.Catherine Santino, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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At the head of this celebrity class is Sue Bird, five-time Olympic gold medalist, four-time FIBA Basketball World Cup gold medalist, four-time WNBA champion, two-time NCAA champion and 13-time WNBA All-Star.Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Moments like these illustrate how celebrity endorsements, particularly from those with broad and diverse fan bases, can accelerate K-beauty’s global adoption while encouraging Korean brands to meet the inclusive demands of international markets.Danielle James, Vogue, 21 Nov. 2024
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Jackson wore a green jumpsuit and accessorized with pilot patches, saluting in one photo and posing back-to-back with Josiah in another.Hannah Sacks, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
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The 2024 show celebrates the Year of the Dragon, saluting a traditional symbol of good fortune in the Chinese zodiac.Jim Higgins, Journal Sentinel, 14 Oct. 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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Derek complimented the fantastic movements but noted that the emotional rawness was sometimes lost.Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 19 Nov. 2024
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The oversized cozy top compliments the flexible, weightless freedom of bike short bottoms.Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 6 Nov. 2024
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“Renown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/renown. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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