renowned
Origin of renowned
Synonyms for renowned
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great, outstanding, illustrious, famed, notable, eminent, noted, well-known, acclaimed, distinguished, prominent, esteemed, celebrated, monster, name, praised, signal, splashy, star, extolledExamples from the Web for renowned
Contemporary Examples of renowned
Larry Kramer, the renowned activist and playwright, was invited to talk after a last minute cancelation.
He was renowned for his wit, disarming his critics with unfailing humor.
In the midst of financial turmoil, the renowned celebrity photographer needed a way to refuel.
Renowned livestock specialist and autism advocate Temple Grandin brought her unique intellect and wit to Reddit.
The renowned theoretical physicist has for years been a proponent of real-life, NASA-led interstellar travel.
Meet Kip Thorne, the Man Who Crafted the Artful Science of ‘Interstellar’Asawin Suebsaeng
November 14, 2014
Historical Examples of renowned
You must exercise the strength of mind for which you are renowned, and make the best of it.'
Little DorritCharles Dickens
He had now only to meet the youngest; and, to the opinion of all, the least renowned of the challengers.
Gomez AriasJoaqun Telesforo de Trueba y Coso
They say he was the boldest rider in Ireland, and a renowned duellist too.
Stories of a Western TownOctave Thanet
Our law is renowned for never being swayed by sentimental reasons.
Another SheafJohn Galsworthy
He is by far the most renowned of the Dutch portrait-painters of this period.
Six Centuries of PaintingRandall Davies