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renowned Synonyms

Another word for renowned

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• adjective (Context 1)

Widely known, talked about, and held in high esteem for notable achievements or admirable qualities.

Usage Example

"The university is famous around the world for its pioneering research in renewable energy."

Strongest
famous
celebrated
famed
acclaimed
illustrious
Strong
eminent
distinguished
well-known
prominent
noted

Opposites of renowned

The opposite of renowned shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

obscure
unknown
anonymous
unheard-of
unsung
inconspicuous
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• Nearby Words

renovation
renovator
renown
renowned
rent
rentable
rental

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Renowned. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/renowned
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