renown

noun/rɪˈnaʊn/

Frequency rank: #11,640 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

The state of being widely known and admired; fame.

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Example sentence

The chef earned worldwide renown for her innovative cooking techniques.

Synonyms & related words

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