as in famous
widely known
the renowned painter, sculptor, architect, and engineer, Leonardo da Vinci
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Recent Examples of renowned
Dan Mangan, CNBC, 13 May 2025
In June 1921, Coleman received her license from the renowned Fédération Aéronautique Internationale, becoming the first Black woman to earn the distinction.
—Victor Luckerson, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 May 2025
The real estate gem was the vision of renowned Craftsman-era architects Charles and Henry Greene, blending the charm of English and Italian countryside living with a vast landscape of edible gardens, groves and rolling hills.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 9 May 2025
Designed by renowned architect Robert Gurney, the residence has been hailed for marrying classic East Coast elegance with a clean, modern sensibility.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 9 May 2025
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The scheme began when Patten suggested the creation of Hometown as an umbrella corporation to his friend Paul Morina, a high school principal and renowned wrestling coach.
—Dan Mangan, CNBC, 13 May 2025
In June 1921, Coleman received her license from the renowned Fédération Aéronautique Internationale, becoming the first Black woman to earn the distinction.
—Victor Luckerson, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 May 2025
The real estate gem was the vision of renowned Craftsman-era architects Charles and Henry Greene, blending the charm of English and Italian countryside living with a vast landscape of edible gardens, groves and rolling hills.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 9 May 2025
Designed by renowned architect Robert Gurney, the residence has been hailed for marrying classic East Coast elegance with a clean, modern sensibility.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for renowned
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Book a room in a charming boutique hotel or inn, walk to local shops, and enjoy the 2.5-mile beach that's famous for its living coral reef located just 100 yards from shore.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
3 May 2025
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This year marks the 151st running of the event, with 19 horses set to participate in one of the world’s most famous horse races.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
3 May 2025
Adjective
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The House of Nine team teamed up with famed Italian brand Rivolta Carmignani, which has been making top-notch linens since 1867 in Milan, for its onboard items.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
10 May 2025
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Between them, the sisters bore the famed twelve tribes of Israel, from whom will descend Moses, Joshua, and eventually, two thousand years later, Jesus of Nazareth.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
9 May 2025
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After reminding me of this quote, Grantham commended Prince, kind of.—
John Cassidy,
The New Yorker,
23 Dec. 2024
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Many social media comments, meanwhile, commended Baldoni's promotional message for viewers to always have hope.—
Emma Bowman,
NPR,
22 Dec. 2024
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His celebrated landscape series, such as The Fifty-three Stations of the Tōkaidō and One Hundred Famous Views of Edo, capture a lyrical relationship between people and place, expressed through subtle colour, elegant composition, and a deep sensitivity to the rhythms of nature and travel.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Germany has had a taste, too, with the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) recently acquiring its celebrated chemicals company Covestro for nearly €15 billion.—
Matt Robison,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025
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Others complimented the easy assembly and sturdy structure.—
Madison Yauger,
People.com,
26 Dec. 2024
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Hawaii Honolulu City Lights is a month-long event within this city, and it is complimented by holiday trees and other decorations and special night themes.—
Michele Herrmann,
Forbes,
22 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Heat, precipitation or not, the golf world is ecstatic to have landed in one of the nation’s most prominent sports cities for its second PGA championship in eight years.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
13 May 2025
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The gym makes its most prominent return in the universe's seventh installment, the beginning of the Creed franchise.—
Mekishana Pierre,
EW.com,
13 May 2025
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Also; regardless if the Rockies are good or bad; shouldn’t they be applauded for bringing up prospects early and not pausing for a future control that might be meaningless?—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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Dirk Nowitzki, in attendance, applauded him.—
Zach Harper,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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In July 2022, more than 50 Ukrainian prisoners of war were killed in an explosion at the notorious camp at Olenivka, adding a desperate sense of urgency to the Ukrainian efforts to bring the rest of them home.—
Simon Shuster,
Time,
16 May 2025
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The Lorraine Motel, before and after The 1968 assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. made the Lorraine Motel in Memphis globally notorious.—
Christopher Reynolds,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2025
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“Renowned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/renowned. Accessed 19 May. 2025.
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