as in famous
widely known
the renowned painter, sculptor, architect, and engineer, Leonardo da Vinci
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Recent Examples of renowned
Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 4 Apr. 2025
In its first year, the center appointed renowned choreographer Katherine Dunham as a technical adviser in intercultural communication.
—Joanna Dee Das, The Conversation, 4 Apr. 2025
Zhu was invited to perform on March 18 in recognition of her exceptional talent as the First Prize winner of the renowned Golden Classical Music Awards.
—Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2025
Additionally, the Launch Test Kitchen, located on the View Level, will invite guest chefs throughout the season to bring their culinary creativity to Oracle Park, presenting innovative food concepts inspired by San Francisco’s renowned restaurant scene.
—Nasha Smith, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
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The news comes courtesy of renowned producer and songwriter Breyon Prescott, who recently shared a clip of Foxx passionately singing while the two were traveling together.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 4 Apr. 2025
In its first year, the center appointed renowned choreographer Katherine Dunham as a technical adviser in intercultural communication.
—Joanna Dee Das, The Conversation, 4 Apr. 2025
Zhu was invited to perform on March 18 in recognition of her exceptional talent as the First Prize winner of the renowned Golden Classical Music Awards.
—Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2025
Additionally, the Launch Test Kitchen, located on the View Level, will invite guest chefs throughout the season to bring their culinary creativity to Oracle Park, presenting innovative food concepts inspired by San Francisco’s renowned restaurant scene.
—Nasha Smith, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for renowned
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If the book falters, the production numbers – some based on famous Marilyn images and tropes, like the Seven Year Itch‘s subway grate scene, and the Diamonds Are A Girl’s Best Friend bit – are suitably flashy.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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The all cash deal, valued at $1.375 billion, will merge two of the most famous Italian luxury fashion brands under one roof.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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Douglass, the famed abolitionist and formerly enslaved man from Maryland, found refuge in New Bedford, a whaling town with a strong antislavery tradition.—
Austin Choi-Fitzpatrick,
The Conversation,
4 Apr. 2025
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The luxury footwear brand has partnered with one of the jewels in Rocco Forte Hotels’ crown, the famed Hotel de Russie in Rome, to develop the first Aquazzura Bar.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
4 Apr. 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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On Monday, April 7, Washington, 70, and Goldberg, 69, appeared at an event at the James Earl Jones Theatre — formerly known as the Cort Theatre — in Manhattan to pay tribute to Jones, the celebrated stage and screen actor who died at 93 in September 2024.—
Tommy McArdle,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Set on a rhodium lapel pin, this piece merges industrial shine with organic form, a subtle nod to the celebrated flower of the Kentucky Derby.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
7 Apr. 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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These events included small, private dinners with prominent celebrities in the entertainment industry.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
7 Apr. 2025
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Tesla was already struggling in recent months in connection with Musk’s prominent role in the administration.—
Julia Shapero,
The Hill,
7 Apr. 2025
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Family members applauded and cheered, celebrating both his academic achievement and his birthday in unison.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
23 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile Clarksville was applauded for its offerings for tourists and locals alike while making room for new businesses like hotels and restaurants.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
23 Dec. 2024
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The series flips the script on an industry notorious for unequal pay by leveling the playing field.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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When over 200 immigrants, mostly Venezuelans, were deported to El Salvador's notorious CECOT prison on March 15, just as J.G.G. v Trump was being heard, tattoos were among the reasons some migrants were sent there, potentially in error.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Renowned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/renowned. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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