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renowned |
2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Renowned \Re*nowned"\ (r?-nound"), a. 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 renowned of the congregation. --Num. i. 61. Syn: Famous; famed; distinguished; noted; eminent; celebrated; remarkable; wonderful. See {Famous}. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: renowned adj : widely known and esteemed; "a famous actor"; "a celebrated musician"; "a famed scientist"; "an illustrious judge"; "a notable historian"; "a renowned painter" [syn: {celebrated}, {famed}, {far-famed}, {famous}, {illustrious}, {notable}, {noted}]
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