celebrated, famed, far-famed, famous, illustrious, notable, noted, renowned
(adjective) widely known and esteemed; “a famous actor”; “a celebrated musician”; “a famed scientist”; “an illustrious judge”; “a notable historian”; “a renowned painter”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
renowned (comparative more renowned, superlative most renowned)
Famous, celebrated, or well-known.
• world-renowned
Source: Wiktionary
Re*nowned" (r-nound"), a.
Definition: Famous; celebrated for great achievements, for distinguished qualities, or for grandeur; eminent; as, a renowned king. "Some renowned metropolis with glistering spires." Milton. These were the renouwned of the congregation. Num. i. 61.
Syn.
– Famous; famed; distinguished; noted; eminent; celebrated; remarkable; wonderful. See Famous.
Re*nown" (r-noun"), n. Etym: [F. renom. See Noun, and cf. Renown, v.]
1. The state of being much known and talked of; exalted reputation derived from the extensive praise of great achievements or accomplishments; fame; celebrity; -- always in a good sense. Nor envy we Thy great renown, nor grudge thy victory. Dryden.
2. Report of nobleness or exploits; praise. This famous duke of Milan, Of whom so often I have heard renown. Shak.
Re*nown" (r-noun"), v. t. Etym: [F. renommer to name again, celebrate, make famous; pref. re- re- + nommer to name, L. nominare , fr. nomen a name. See Noun.]
Definition: To make famous; to give renown to. [Obs.] For joi to hear me so renown his son. Chapman. The bard whom pilfered pastorals renown. Pope.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
1 May 2025
(adjective) of or relating to an economy, the system of production and management of material wealth; “economic growth”; “aspects of social, political, and economical life”
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