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renown

[ ri-noun ]

noun

  1. widespread and high repute; fame.

    Synonyms: eminence, note, distinction, glory, celebrity

  2. Obsolete. report or rumor.


renown

/ rɪˈnaʊn /

noun

  1. widespread reputation, esp of a good kind; fame


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Other Words From

  • re·nownless adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of renown1

1300–50; Middle English renoun < Anglo-French; Old French renom, derivative of renomer to make famous < Latin re- re- + nōmināre to name

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Word History and Origins

Origin of renown1

C14: from Anglo-Norman renoun , from Old French renom , from renomer to celebrate, from re- + nomer to name, from Latin nōmināre

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Example Sentences

Simmons is an interesting role model given her renown as a multi-media, feminist artist.

But, the Yahwist describes the Nephilim as “heroes that were of old, warriors of renown,” not as gods or even demi-gods.

Especially those whose renown is related to a moral failing.

Lukashenko openly despised Sannikov and his wife, Irina Khalip, an investigative reporter of international renown.

Joyce, for his part, later grumbled that Eliot gained renown by borrowing from his Ulysses.

In choosing Massna to carry to Paris the tidings of peace, it was not only his prestige and renown which influenced Bonaparte.

Among them was the famous favourite violin of Paganini, the renown of which, says M. Vuillaume, "was equal to that of its master."

His military renown rested largely on his ability to carry out, without hesitation and jealousy, the commands of others.

Not once, by word or deed, can we discern that he cherished any idea of future renown.

Her talents, her accomplishments, her fascinating conversational eloquence, had spread her renown widely through Europe.

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