A person or place that is renownedfor something, usually something good, is well known because of it.
The area is renowned for its Romanesque churches. [+ for]
James was renowned as a forward thinker.
...Sir William Crookes, the renowned chemist.
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Synonyms: famous, noted, celebrated, well-known More Synonyms of renowned
renowned in British English
(rɪˈnaʊnd)
adjective
having a widespread, esp good, reputation; famous
renowned in American English
(rɪˈnaʊnd)
adjective
having renown; famous
SIMILAR WORDS: ˈfamous
Examples of 'renowned' in a sentence
renowned
You don't have to be an internationally renowned supermodel to launch a singing career, but it helps.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
The area is renowned for its schools.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
The presenter is renowned as one of our most fearsome interviewers.
The Sun (2007)
They are also renowned for their lack of transparency and high charges.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Hiring a renowned architect is only part of the equation.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
The area is renowned for its lush and dramatic landscapes as well as its cuisine.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
The villa also has a renowned cookery school.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Spring is also renowned for bringing on huge mood swings.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Its annual literary festival is also renowned.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
He is also renowned for being first on the training field and last off.
The Sun (2008)
Genoa fans are also renowned for their aplomb and irony.
John Foot Calcio: A History of Italian Football (2006)
But the city is also renowned for its lively nightlife.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
But he was also renowned for his versatility.
The Sun (2009)
He is best known for his work on keyhole surgery and also renowned in the field of robotics.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
It is not to be missed because of the blend of familiar and unfamiliar works by these renowned artists.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
An area renowned for its stars.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Yet during his day, he was internationally renowned.
Christianity Today (2000)
It would not be for us to put the brake on people having a laugh in a place renowned worldwide for its humour.
The Sun (2009)
Local investors will see more security in throwing their money in with a large internationally renowned investor than in supportinga local enterprise.
Yearley, Steven Science, Technology, and Social Change (1988)
He is renowned as one of the sharpest, toughest traders in retail.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
The area is renowned for majestic scenery, salmon fishing and whisky.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
UPSIDE The area is renowned for its golden sandy beaches and its high sunshine record.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
In winter the area is renowned for some of the best Nordic skiing in Europe.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
The island is renowned for one of the largest coral lagoons in the world, its beautiful beaches and spectacular ocean habitats with giant clams and tropical fish.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
In other languages
renowned
British English: renowned /rɪˈnaʊnd/ ADJECTIVE
A person or place that is renowned for something, usually something good, is well known because of it.
The hotel is renowned for its friendliness.
American English: renowned
Arabic: مَشْهُور
Brazilian Portuguese: renomado
Chinese: 有名的
Croatian: poznat
Czech: renomovaný
Danish: berømt
Dutch: vermaard
European Spanish: renombrado
Finnish: kuuluisa
French: illustre
German: namhaft
Greek: ξακουστός
Italian: rinomato
Japanese: 有名な
Korean: 유명한
Norwegian: berømt
Polish: renomowany
European Portuguese: conhecido
Romanian: renumit
Russian: известный
Latin American Spanish: renombrado
Swedish: berömd
Thai: มีชื่อเสียง
Turkish: tanınmış
Ukrainian: славетний
Vietnamese: nổi tiếng
Chinese translation of 'renowned'
renowned
(rɪˈnaund)
adj
著名的 (zhùmíng de)
to be renowned for sth由于(於)某事而知名 (yóuyú mǒushì ér zhīmíng)
(adjective)
Definition
famous
The area is renowned for its churches.
Synonyms
famous
England's most famous landscape artist, John Constable
noted
Chomsky's father was a noted Hebrew scholar.
The paper has never been noted for its foreign affairs coverage.
celebrated
He was soon one of the most celebrated young painters in England.
well-known
He liked to surround himself with attractive or well-known people.
distinguished
a distinguished academic family
esteemed
acclaimed
She has published six highly acclaimed novels.
notable
the notable occultist, Madame Blavatsky
eminent
an eminent public figure
famed
The city is famed for its outdoor restaurants.
illustrious
the most illustrious scientists of the century
Opposites
forgotten
,
unknown
,
neglected
,
obscure
,
little-known
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Synonyms of 'renowned'
renowned
Explore 'renowned' in the dictionary
Additional synonyms
in the sense of eminent
Definition
well-known and well-respected
an eminent public figure
Synonyms
prominent,
high,
great,
important,
noted,
respected,
grand,
famous,
celebrated,
outstanding,
distinguished,
well-known,
superior,
esteemed,
notable,
renowned,
prestigious,
elevated,
paramount,
big-time (informal),
foremost,
high-ranking,
conspicuous,
illustrious,
major league (informal),
exalted,
noteworthy,
pre-eminent
in the sense of famed
Definition
extremely well-known
The city is famed for its outdoor restaurants.
Synonyms
renowned,
celebrated,
recognized,
well-known,
acclaimed,
widely-known
in the sense of illustrious
Definition
famous and distinguished
the most illustrious scientists of the century
Synonyms
famous,
great,
noted,
celebrated,
signal,
brilliant,
remarkable,
distinguished,
prominent,
glorious,
noble,
splendid,
notable,
renowned,
eminent,
famed,
exalted
in the sense of notable
the notable occultist, Madame Blavatsky
Synonyms
prominent,
famous,
celebrated,
distinguished,
well-known,
notorious,
renowned,
eminent,
pre-eminent
in the sense of noted
Definition
well-known
Chomsky's father was a noted Hebrew scholar.The paper has never been noted for its foreign affairs coverage.
Synonyms
famous,
celebrated,
recognized,
distinguished,
well-known,
prominent,
notorious,
acclaimed,
notable,
renowned,
eminent,
conspicuous,
illustrious
in the sense of well-known
Definition
widely known
He liked to surround himself with attractive or well-known people.