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renown

[ri-noun] / rɪˈnaʊn /


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The soul-dance classic ushered in an era of a more dynamic, symphonic disco sound and earned the New England band national renown.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

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

Now, for that renown football reporter who showed up in his living room.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

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

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Jon had seen this one about the castle—a knight of great renown, to hear him tell it.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin




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