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   renowned

   /rɪˈnaʊnd/

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   • 1. known or talked about by many people; famous: "Britain is renowned for its love of animals"

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   What is a renowned person?

   • A person or place that is renowned for something, usually something good, is well known because of it. James was renowned as a forward thinker. ...Sir William Crookes, the renowned chemist. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers

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   • The meaning of RENOWNED is widely acclaimed and highly honored : celebrated. How to use renowned in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Renowned.

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   What is renowned adjective?

   • Definition of renowned adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary famous and respected synonym celebrated, noted We asked for advice from the renowned legal expert, Sam Pincher. renowned as something It is renowned as one of the region's best restaurants. renowned for something She is renowned for her patience. Want to learn more?

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   What is the difference between famous and renowned?

   • The words famous and renowned are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, famous implies little more than the fact of being, sometimes briefly, widely and popularly known. When can illustrious be used instead of renowned?

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   adjective. uk/rɪˈnaʊnd/us/rɪˈnaʊnd/ Add to word listAdd to word list. C2. famous for something: The region is renowned for its outstanding natural beauty. Marco Polo is a renowned explorer /is renowned as an explorer. Synonyms. celebrated. famed. illustriousformal. notable. noted. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples.

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     known and recognized by many people. famous She went from...

   • Znaczenie Renowned, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     RENOWNED definicja: 1. famous for something: 2. famous for...

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     RENOWNED translate: de renombre, renombrado, renombrado/da...

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   Something renowned is really good, not just famous. Just because you make the cover of a trashy tabloid magazine doesn't mean you're a renowned actress. But if you win an Oscar, you are.

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   Renowned means famous for something, such as a region's natural beauty or an explorer's achievements. Learn how to use this adjective in different contexts and find synonyms and translations.

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   Renowned means celebrated or famous, and it comes from the Middle English word for reputation. Learn how to use it in a sentence, compare it with similar words, and explore its origin and history.

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   Learn the meaning, synonyms, pronunciation and examples of the adjective 'renowned', which means well known for something good or bad. Find out how to use it in sentences and compare it with other words.

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