Meaning & use
renown
The state of being widely known and admired for achievement or quality; fame.
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The chef's renown grew after her restaurant received a top rating from critics.
The university is known worldwide for its renown in medical research.
A note on using this word
The adjective form 'renowned' (meaning famous, celebrated) is used far more often in everyday speech than the noun 'renown' itself.
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Words with an opposite meaning
obscurity
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