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renown

[ri-noun] / rɪˈnaʊn /


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His renown grew after the Everest climb and he fostered a close friendship with the Kennedy family.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Her subsequent appearances in “The Haunting of Bly Manor” and “You” were characterized by a similar dramatic intensity, solidifying her renown in the horror genre.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

"If ski resorts in Japan had stayed the way they used to be, they would never have gained such worldwide renown," said Hiroshi Hasegawa, director of a local real estate agency.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

Even amid Welsh rugby's renown tribalism, this news will not have been celebrated by regional rivals.

From BBC • Dec. 15, 2025

He’s probably the second son of a second son, trying to win renown in the arena.

From "Red Queen" by Victoria Aveyard




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