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View usage for: (rɪnaʊn) uncountable noun [oft n of N]A person of renown is well known, usually because they do or have done something good. She used to be a singer of some renown. Mailly's work achieved little renown. Synonyms: fame, note, distinction, repute More Synonyms of renown renown in British English (rɪˈnaʊn) nounwidespread reputation, esp of a good kind; fame Word origin C14: from Anglo-Norman renoun, from Old French renom, from renomer to celebrate, from re- + nomer to name, from Latin nōminārerenown in American English (rɪˈnaʊn) noun1. great fame or reputation; celebrity 2. Obsolete report or rumor verb transitive3. Obsolete to make famous Word origin ME renoun < Anglo-Fr < OFr renom < renommer, to name again or often, make famous < re-, again + nom(m)er, to name < L nominare < nomen, name Examples of 'renown' in a sentencerenown Men who give frequent feasts that are well attended generally gain renown for themselves.Since then his renown has spread and he is routinely invited across the country to tell fortunes.One had become a designer of international renown.Not exactly sunshine resorts of international renown.It's not easy to criticise a figure of global renown.For all of his international renown, his revolution at home suffered from a lack of good managers and poor implementation.Today, it wears international renown with hard-bitten modesty.Somehow, I became a wine critic of international renown. British English: renown NOUN A person of renown is well known, usually because they do or have done something good. She used to be a singer of some renown. - American English: renown
- Brazilian Portuguese: renome
- Chinese: 名望
- European Spanish: renombre
- French: renommée
- German: Ruf
- Italian: rinomanza
- Japanese: 有名な
- Korean: 명성
- European Portuguese: renome
- Latin American Spanish: renombre
Definition widespread good reputation She used to be a singer of some renown. Synonyms note mark acclaim illustriousness Additional synonymsDefinition the state of being famous She has finally achieved celebrity after 25 years as a performer. Synonyms fame, reputation, honour, glory, popularity, distinction, prestige, prominence, stardom, renown, pre-eminence, repute, éclat, notabilityDefinition excellence of character He is a composer of distinction and sensitivity. Synonyms excellence, note, quality, worth, account, rank, reputation, importance, consequence, fame, celebrity, merit, superiority, prominence, greatness, eminence, renown, reputeDefinition the state of being well-known and well-respected pilots who achieved eminence in the aeronautical world Synonyms prominence, reputation, importance, fame, celebrity, distinction, note, esteem, rank, dignity, prestige, superiority, greatness, renown, pre-eminence, repute, notability, illustriousness - renounce
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Additional synonymsDefinition fame, praise, or honour He had his moment of glory when he won the Berlin Marathon. Synonyms honour, praise, fame, celebrity, distinction, acclaim, prestige, immortality, eminence, kudos, renown, exaltation, illustriousness Definition fame or glory He brought honour and glory to his country. Synonyms prestige, credit, reputation, glory, fame, distinction, esteem, dignity, elevation, eminence, renown, repute, high standing Definition great splendour or glory The team is relying too much on names that have lost their lustre. Synonyms glory, honour, fame, distinction, prestige, renown, illustriousness Synonyms influence, standing, note, quality, regard, notice, importance, consequence, fame, distinction, dignity, prestige, eminence, notabilityDefinition the opinion generally held of a person or thing The stories ruined his reputation. Synonyms name, standing, credit, character, honour, fame, distinction, esteem, stature, eminence, renown, reputeDefinition good reputation The UN's repute has risen immeasurably. Synonyms reputation, standing, fame, celebrity, distinction, esteem, stature, eminence, estimation, renownDefinition the status of a star in the entertainment or sport world In 1929 she shot to stardom on Broadway. Synonyms fame, celebrity, prominence, glory, renown, repute, illustriousness |