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renown

[ri-naun] / rɪˈnaʊn /


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As early as 1913 she was designing heart-stopping gowns for their movies, which in turn brought renown to her fashion house.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2026

Seclusion was clearly top of mind when the home was designed, with a long driveway and tree-lined parcel helping to protect the dwelling from any prying eyes—a must for an actress of Ryan’s renown.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 4, 2026

Recognition of their "outstanding universal value" brings international renown and commits authorities to work toward their preservation.

From Barron's ● Jul. 26, 2026

Branded as Princeton research, the paper’s influence continued to expand, boosting the university program’s renown and Pacala and Socolow’s stature.

From Salon ● Jun. 26, 2026

Starting the year after Lawrence met him, his renown as a theorist would land him appointments first at the University of Chicago and then at Yale University’s Sloane Physics Laboratory as director.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik


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