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Definitions of renowned
  1. adjective
    widely known and esteemed
    "a renowned painter"
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  • tell a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer; according to legend an Austrian governor compelled him to shoot an apple from his son's head with his crossbow (which he did successfully without mishap)
  • sage a mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics who is renowned for profound wisdom
  • portland freshwater port and largest city in Oregon; located in northwestern Oregon on the Willamette River which divides the city into east and west sections; renowned for its beautiful natural setting among the mountains
  • schumann German pianist and composer of piano music; renowned for her interpretation of music, especially the music of her husband Robert Schumann (1819-1896)
  • vermeer Dutch painter renowned for his use of light (1632-1675)
  • hussar a member of a European light cavalry unit; renowned for elegant dress
  • clara josephine schumann German pianist and composer of piano music; renowned for her interpretation of music, especially the music of her husband Robert Schumann (1819-1896)
  • best-known most familiar or renowned
  • mythical monster a monster renowned in folklore and myth
  • jan van der meer Dutch painter renowned for his use of light (1632-1675)
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