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renown

[ri-noun] / rɪˈnaʊn /


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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

He won renown as one of the key figures in the new wave of Iranian cinema.

From BBC • Dec. 28, 2025

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

From BBC • Dec. 15, 2025

It was during his think-tank stint that Hassett wrote the work that probably gained him the most renown before his current job in the White House.

From Barron's • Dec. 11, 2025

The previous warden had left after a corruption scandal, and such was Osborne’s renown that the Republican governor was willing to give him a try.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover




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