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renown

[ri-noun] / rɪˈnaʊn /


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“Those three, who are titans of British theater and screen, carry all that ability and public renown so lightly on their backs,” she says.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

With 1991’s “The Radicalism of the American Revolution,” Wood achieved a popular renown unusual for an academic.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Hüller’s Oscar-nominated performance in the 2023 Palme d’Or-winning “Anatomy of a Fall” vaulted her from Cannes renown to international stardom.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

But Kafka’s renown has also been uncommonly reliant on the enthusiasm of his translators.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

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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