See renown in Webster's New World Roget's A-Z Thesaurus II
noun
A position of exalted widely recognized importance:
distinction, eminence, eminency, fame, glory, illustriousness, luster, mark, notability, note, preeminence, prestige, prominence, prominency. See important, knowledge, respectWide recognition for one's deeds:
celebrity, fame, famousness, notoriety, popularity, reputation, repute. See knowledge
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