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RENOWN Synonyms

There are 13 synonyms of the word renown. (exact relations)
There are 10 hypernyms of the word renown. (close relations)
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celebrity
nounn
noun

• a widely known person

• the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed

fame
nounn
noun

• the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed

• favorable public reputation

acclaim
verb, nounv, n
noun

• enthusiastic approval

verb

• praise vociferously

• clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval

distinction
nounn
noun

• a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes

• high status importance owing to marked superiority

• a distinguishing difference between similar things or people

• an honor awarded to someone in recognition of achievement or superiority

eminence
nounn
noun

• high status importance owing to marked superiority

• a protuberance on a bone especially for attachment of a muscle or ligament

glory
nounn
noun

• a state of high honor

• brilliant radiant beauty

• an indication of radiant light drawn around the head of a saint

verb

• rejoice proudly

honor
nounn
noun

• a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

• the state of being honored

• the quality of being honorable and having a good name

• a woman's virtue or chastity

verb

• bestow honor or rewards upon

• show respect towards

• accept as pay

notability
nounn
noun

• a celebrity who is an inspiration to others

prestige
nounn
noun

• a high standing achieved through success or influence or wealth etc.

prominence
nounn
noun

• the state of being prominent: widely known or eminent

• relative importance or fame

• something that bulges out or is protuberant or projects from its surroundings

recognition
nounn
noun

• the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged

• the process of recognizing something or someone by remembering

• approval

• coming to understand something clearly and distinctly

• (biology) the ability of one molecule to attach to another molecule that has a complementary shape

• the explicit and formal acknowledgement of a government or of the national independence of a country

• an acceptance (as of a claim) as true and valid

• designation by the chair granting a person the right to speak in a deliberative body

reputation
nounn
noun

• the state of being held in high esteem and honor

• notoriety for some particular characteristic

• the general estimation that the public has for a person

stature
nounn
noun

• high level of respect gained by impressive development or achievement

• (of a standing person) the distance from head to foot

Best Hypernyms For RENOWN

Here is a list of related hypernyms for renown, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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honor distinction eminence fame honour laurels notoriety prestige recognition reputation

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