renowned

UK: /rɪˈnaʊnd/ US: (ri nound′)

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re•nowned  (ri nound′), adj. 

1. celebrated; famous.

• 1325–75; Middle English; see renown, -ed²

re•nown•ed•ly  (ri nou′nid lē, -nound′-), adv.  re•nown′ed•ness, n. 
Synonyms

famed, distinguished, honored, notable.

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renowned / rɪˈnaʊnd/ adjective

1. having a widespread, esp good, reputation; famous

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re•nown /rɪˈnaʊn/   n. [uncountable]

1. widespread fame:
   a scholar of great renown.

re•nowned, adj.: 

a renowned musician; renowned for his paintings.

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re•nown  (ri noun′), n. 

1. widespread and high repute;
   fame.
2. [Obs.] report or rumor.

• Latin re- re- + nōmināre to name
• Anglo-French; Old French renom, derivative of renomer to make famous
• Middle English renoun 1300–50

re•nown′less, adj. 
Synonyms

• 1. celebrity, glory, distinction, note, eminence.