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renown
Reports of nobleness or exploits; praise.
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  1. Reports of nobleness or exploits; praise.
  2. Great fame or reputation; celebrity
  3. The quality of being widely known or acclaimed; fame.
recognition
A recognizing or being recognized; acknowledgment; admission, as of a fact
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  1. A recognizing or being recognized; acknowledgment; admission, as of a fact
  2. Identification of some person or thing as having been known before or as being of a certain kind
  3. Acknowledgement that something was authorized to be done; the acknowledgement of someone’s or something’s rank or status, especially the diplomatic recognition of another country; a subjecting to income tax, under the federal income tax laws. See also realization. Acknowledgement that something was authorized to be done; the acknowledgement of someone’s or something’s rank or status, especially the diplomatic recognition of another country; a subjecting to income tax, under the federal income tax laws. See also realization.
eminence
(--- Roman Catholic Church) Used with His or Your as a title and form of address for a cardinal.
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  1. (--- Roman Catholic Church) Used with His or Your as a title and form of address for a cardinal.
  2. Superiority in rank, position, character, achievement, etc.; greatness; celebrity
  3. A high or lofty place, thing, etc., as a hill
celebrity
Fame or popular renown.
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  1. Fame or popular renown.
  2. A famous or well-publicized person
  3. One who is widely known and of great popular interest.
glory
The condition of highest achievement, splendor, prosperity, etc.
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  1. The condition of highest achievement, splendor, prosperity, etc.
  2. Majestic beauty and splendor; resplendence:
  3. Great honor and admiration won by doing something important or valuable; fame; renown
distinction
The quality that makes one seem superior or worthy of special recognition
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  1. The quality that makes one seem superior or worthy of special recognition
  2. The act of making or keeping distinct; differentiation between or among things
  3. A special quality or accomplishment conferring uniqueness or honor:
honor
Used with His, Her, or Your as a title and form of address for certain officials, such as judges and the mayors of certain cities:
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  1. Used with His, Her, or Your as a title and form of address for certain officials, such as judges and the mayors of certain cities:
  2. Good name; reputation:
  3. High respect, as that shown for special merit; recognition or esteem:
esteem
(Archaic) Judgment; opinion.
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  1. (Archaic) Judgment; opinion.
  2. Favorable opinion; high regard; respect
  3. Favorable regard; respect.
prominence
Something prominent, especially an area of land raised above its surroundings.
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  1. Something prominent, especially an area of land raised above its surroundings.
  2. (Astronomy) A tonguelike cloud of luminous gas rising from the sun's surface, visible as part of the corona during a total solar eclipse.
  3. An eruption of tonguelike clouds of glowing ionized gas extending from the Sun's chromosphere and sometimes reaching hundreds of thousands of kilometers into space. When viewed against the solar surface instead of along the edges of its disk, prominences appear as dark, sinuous lines known as filaments . Usually associated with sunspot activity, solar prominences can influence Earth's atmosphere by interfering with electromagnetic activity. &diamf3; Active prominences erupt suddenly and usually disappear within minutes or hours. Quiescent prominences form more smoothly and can last for several months.
.name
A reputation:
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  1. A reputation:
  2. A distinguished reputation:
  3. A word or phrase by which an individual person, place, or thing, or a class of things, is known, called, or spoken of
estimation
Esteem; regard
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  1. Esteem; regard
  2. An opinion or judgment:
  3. The amount, extent, position, size, or value reached in an estimate:
credit
A reputation for sound character or quality; standing:
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  1. A reputation for sound character or quality; standing:
  2. The favorable estimate of a person's character; reputation; good name
  3. The time allowed for deferred payment:
note
The characteristic vocal sound made by a songbird or other animal:
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  1. The characteristic vocal sound made by a songbird or other animal:
  2. The sign of a particular quality or emotion:
  3. A symbol for a tone, indicating the duration by its form and the pitch by its position on the staff
dignity
Stateliness and formality in manner and appearance.
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  1. Stateliness and formality in manner and appearance.
  2. The degree of worth, repute, or honor
  3. The respect and honor associated with an important position.
rank
A relative position, usually in a scale classifying persons or things; grade; degree
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  1. A relative position, usually in a scale classifying persons or things; grade; degree
  2. An official position or grade:
  3. A relative position or degree of value in a graded group.
account
A report relating to one's conduct:
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  1. A report relating to one's conduct:
  2. A basis or ground:
  3. Worth, standing, or importance:
luster
The quality, condition, or fact of shining by reflected light; gloss; sheen
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  1. The quality, condition, or fact of shining by reflected light; gloss; sheen
  2. Any of various substances, such as wax or glaze, used to give an object a gloss or polish.
  3. A metallic, sometimes iridescent, appearance given to pottery by a glaze
splendor
Great light or luster; brilliance.
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  1. Great light or luster; brilliance.
  2. Magnificent richness or glory; pomp; grandeur
  3. Magnificent appearance or display; grandeur.
position
The manner in which a person or thing is placed or posed, or the manner in which parts are arranged [a dog in a sitting position]; specif., any of various customary postures assumed by an individual [the lotus position] or a couple [the missionary position]
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  1. The manner in which a person or thing is placed or posed, or the manner in which parts are arranged [a dog in a sitting position]; specif., any of various customary postures assumed by an individual [the lotus position] or a couple [the missionary position]
  2. A place high in society, business, etc.
  3. An advantageous place or location:
standing
The act, state, or position of a person or thing that stands
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  1. The act, state, or position of a person or thing that stands
  2. A party’s legal right to challenge the conduct of another party in a legal proceeding. In order to have standing in a federal court, a litigant must show that 1) the conduct being challenged caused the party real injury, and 2) the concern the litigant is seeking to have protected is within the scope of interests intended to be regulated by the statute or other guarantee in question. A party’s legal right to challenge the conduct of another party in a legal proceeding. In order to have standing in a federal court, a litigant must show that 1) the conduct being challenged caused the party real injury, and 2) the concern the litigant is seeking to have protected is within the scope of interests intended to be regulated by the statute or other guarantee in question.
  3. A place to stand; standing room
stardom
Stars of films, TV, etc., collectively
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  1. Stars of films, TV, etc., collectively
  2. Star performers considered as a group.
  3. The status or position of a performer acknowledged to be a star; fame, celebrity
place-in-the-sun
Recognition, fame.
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  1. Recognition, fame.
  2. A favorable position.
  3. Used other than as an idiom: see place,‎ in the sun.
acclaim
(Poetic) An acclamation; a shout of applause.
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  1. (Poetic) An acclamation; a shout of applause.
  2. Enthusiastic praise; acclamation.
  3. Loud applause or strong approval
regard
Good wishes expressing such sentiment:
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  1. Good wishes expressing such sentiment:
  2. A particular point or aspect; respect:
  3. Respect, affection, or esteem:
notice
A formal announcement, notification, or warning, especially an announcement of one's intention to withdraw from an agreement or leave a job:
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  1. A formal announcement, notification, or warning, especially an announcement of one's intention to withdraw from an agreement or leave a job:
  2. A written or printed announcement:
  3. A formal announcement or warning of intention to end an agreement, relation, or contract at a certain time
laurels
Plural form of laurel
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  1. Plural form of laurel
  2. Honors. From the Ancient Greek practice of crowning victors with a branch from the laurel bush, sacred to Apollo.
elevation
Loftiness or dignity, as of thought or feeling:
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  1. Loftiness or dignity, as of thought or feeling:
  2. An elevated place or position:
  3. A high place or position
station
One that broadcasts radio or television transmissions:
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  1. One that broadcasts radio or television transmissions:
  2. An area where a person is assigned to work.
  3. A place or position where a person or thing stands or is assigned to stand; a post:
place
The part of space occupied by a person or thing
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  1. The part of space occupied by a person or thing
  2. The customary, proper, or natural position, time, or character
  3. The proper or customary position or order:
consequence
A result of an action, process, etc.; outcome or effect, often, specif., an adverse one
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  1. A result of an action, process, etc.; outcome or effect, often, specif., an adverse one
  2. Importance in rank; influence
  3. Importance in rank or position:
prestige
The power to impress or influence, as because of success, wealth, etc.
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  1. The power to impress or influence, as because of success, wealth, etc.
  2. Great respect or importance:
  3. The level of respect at which a person or thing is regarded by others; standing:
popularity
The quality or state of being popular, especially the state of being widely admired, accepted, or sought after.
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  1. The quality or state of being popular, especially the state of being widely admired, accepted, or sought after.
notability
The quality of being notable
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  1. The quality of being notable
  2. The state or quality of being eminent or worthy of notice.
  3. A person who is notable or prominent
limelight
(By extension) Attention, notice, a starring or central role, present fame.
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  1. (By extension) Attention, notice, a starring or central role, present fame.
  2. The part of a stage where a limelight or spotlight is cast
  3. A brilliant light created by the incandescence of lime (calcium oxide), formerly used in theaters to throw an intense beam of light upon a particular part of the stage, a certain actor, etc.
kudos
Acclaim or praise for exceptional achievement.
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  1. Acclaim or praise for exceptional achievement.
  2. Credit or praise for an achievement; glory; fame
  3. (Proscribed) plural form of kudo.
rep
A unit of absorbed radiation dose, equal to the amount of ionizing radiation that will transfer 93 ergs of energy to 1 gram of water or living tissue.
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  1. A unit of absorbed radiation dose, equal to the amount of ionizing radiation that will transfer 93 ergs of energy to 1 gram of water or living tissue.
  2. A dosage of any ionizing radiation that will produce upon absorption in living tissues a rise in energy equal to that produced by one roentgen of X-ray or gamma-ray radiation
  3. A repetition of a particular movement or action, as in weightlifting.
repute
Reputation
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  1. Reputation
  2. Reputation:
  3. A good reputation:
.name
A distinguished reputation:
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  1. A distinguished reputation:
  2. Representation or repute, as opposed to reality:
  3. A reputation:
character
Status or role; capacity:
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  1. Status or role; capacity:
  2. A statement about the behavior, qualities, etc. of a person, esp. as given by a former employer; reference
  3. A person or animal portrayed with a personality in comics or animation:
estimation
Esteem; regard
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  1. Esteem; regard
  2. An opinion or judgment:
  3. The amount, extent, position, size, or value reached in an estimate:
notoriety
The quality or condition of being notorious; ill fame.
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  1. The quality or condition of being notorious; ill fame.
  2. The quality or state of being notorious
  3. (Chiefly Brit.) A prominent or well-known person
publicity
The state of being public, or commonly known or observed
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  1. The state of being public, or commonly known or observed
  2. The work or business of preparing and disseminating such material
  3. Public interest, notice, or notoriety generated or gained by disseminating information through various media:
hearsay
Unverified information heard or received from another; rumor.
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  1. Unverified information heard or received from another; rumor.
  2. (Law) evidence: an out-of-court statement offered in court for the truth of the matter asserted; normally inadmissible because not subject to cross-examination, unless the hearsay statement falls under one of the many exceptions
  3. (Law) evidence based on the reports of others rather than on personal knowledge; normally inadmissible because not made under oath
report
A spoken or written account of an event, usually presented in detail:
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  1. A spoken or written account of an event, usually presented in detail:
  2. A formal account of the proceedings or transactions of a group:
  3. A statement or account brought in and presented, often for publication
rep
A unit of absorbed radiation dose, equal to the amount of ionizing radiation that will transfer 93 ergs of energy to 1 gram of water or living tissue.
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  1. A unit of absorbed radiation dose, equal to the amount of ionizing radiation that will transfer 93 ergs of energy to 1 gram of water or living tissue.
  2. A repetition of a particular movement or action, as in weightlifting.
  3. A dosage of any ionizing radiation that will produce upon absorption in living tissues a rise in energy equal to that produced by one roentgen of X-ray or gamma-ray radiation
celebrity
A famous or well-publicized person
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  1. A famous or well-publicized person
  2. Fame or popular renown.
  3. One who is widely known and of great popular interest.
famousness
The condition of being famous; fame
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  1. The condition of being famous; fame
notoriety
(Chiefly Brit.) A prominent or well-known person
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  1. (Chiefly Brit.) A prominent or well-known person
  2. The quality or state of being notorious
  3. The quality or condition of being notorious; ill fame.
popularity
The state or quality of being popular
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  1. The state or quality of being popular
renown
Reports of nobleness or exploits; praise.
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  1. Reports of nobleness or exploits; praise.
  2. Great fame or reputation; celebrity
  3. The quality of being widely known or acclaimed; fame.
reputation
The general opinion or judgment of the public about a person or thing:
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  1. The general opinion or judgment of the public about a person or thing:
  2. Fame; distinction
  3. A widespread ascription of a characteristic or trait to a person or thing:
repute
A good reputation:
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  1. A good reputation:
  2. Reputation:
  3. Reputation
distinction
A special quality or accomplishment conferring uniqueness or honor:
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  1. A special quality or accomplishment conferring uniqueness or honor:
  2. The condition or fact of being dissimilar or distinct; difference:
  3. Excellence or eminence, as of performance, character, or reputation:
eminence
A projection or protuberance from the surface of a body part, especially a bone.
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  1. A projection or protuberance from the surface of a body part, especially a bone.
  2. (--- Roman Catholic Church) Used with His or Your as a title and form of address for a cardinal.
  3. Superiority in rank, position, character, achievement, etc.; greatness; celebrity
eminency
(Obs.) Eminence
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  1. (Obs.) Eminence
  2. Prominence or relative importance
glory
The condition of highest achievement, splendor, prosperity, etc.
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  1. The condition of highest achievement, splendor, prosperity, etc.
  2. A highly praiseworthy asset:
  3. Great honor and admiration won by doing something important or valuable; fame; renown
luster
A glass pendant, especially on a chandelier.
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  1. A glass pendant, especially on a chandelier.
  2. Any of various substances, such as wax or glaze, used to give an object a gloss or polish.
  3. A metallic, sometimes iridescent, appearance given to pottery by a glaze
mark
A point reached or gained:
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  1. A point reached or gained:
  2. A Plimsoll mark.
  3. A specific model, type, or iteration, as of a product or machine, especially when part of a series. Usually used with a number:
notability
The quality of being notable
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  1. The quality of being notable
  2. The state or quality of being eminent or worthy of notice.
  3. (Countable) A notable or eminent person
note
A brief informal letter:
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  1. A brief informal letter:
  2. The characteristic vocal sound made by a songbird or other animal:
  3. A promissory note.
prestige
The power to impress or influence, as because of success, wealth, etc.
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  1. The power to impress or influence, as because of success, wealth, etc.
  2. Great respect or importance:
  3. The level of respect at which a person or thing is regarded by others; standing:
prominence
Something prominent, especially an area of land raised above its surroundings.
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  1. Something prominent, especially an area of land raised above its surroundings.
  2. (Astron.) Any of the luminous clouds of solar gas arching from the chromosphere into the much hotter corona: best seen at the edge of the sun, as during an eclipse
  3. An eruption of tonguelike clouds of glowing ionized gas extending from the Sun's chromosphere and sometimes reaching hundreds of thousands of kilometers into space. When viewed against the solar surface instead of along the edges of its disk, prominences appear as dark, sinuous lines known as filaments . Usually associated with sunspot activity, solar prominences can influence Earth's atmosphere by interfering with electromagnetic activity. &diamf3; Active prominences erupt suddenly and usually disappear within minutes or hours. Quiescent prominences form more smoothly and can last for several months.
renown
Reports of nobleness or exploits; praise.
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  1. Reports of nobleness or exploits; praise.
  2. Great fame or reputation; celebrity
  3. The quality of being widely known or acclaimed; fame.
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  • His fame spread widely and rapidly.

  • But his fame rests mainly on his theological works.

  • His fame had not been forgotten in the Land of Oz, by any means.

  • Greifswald is, however, best known to fame by reason of its university.

  • A kind of jam-cake, called a "Bakewell pudding," gives another sort of fame to the place.

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