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renown

[ri-noun] / rɪˈnaʊn /


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Oceanwide has courted expedition-seeking passengers like Liss and gained renown for serving a small, yet fast-growing, part of the cruise-line industry.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

If they do, the boost to Burry’s renown will outweigh the consequences of being too early again.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

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

‘Shall I always be left behind when the Riders depart, to mind the house while they win renown, and find food and beds when they return?’

From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien




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