renown

Example Sentences

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Ms. Gage rightly contends that this region deserves more renown than it often gets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

But Wasserman is the rare case of a wealthy, renown American elite whose empire is crumbling under calls for accountability from the public, local lawmakers and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026

For Chinese startups, deals with top Silicon Valley players offer the potential for wealth far beyond what they can expect in China and a shot at capturing global renown.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 8, 2026

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

From BBC • Dec. 15, 2025

High honor came to him in that part of Krete for wealth and ease, and sons born for renown, before the death-bearing Keres drew him down to the underworld.

From "The Odyssey" by Homer