renown
n. uncountablen. the state of being famous and respected by many people for a special skill or achievement.
n. the state of being widely known and highly esteemed; widespread fame or distinction.
The chef gained great renown for his creative seafood dishes.
The university's department of physics has achieved international renown for its groundbreaking research into renewable energy.
Despite her early renown as a concert pianist, she spent her later years in relative obscurity, focusing on teaching rather than public performance.
From Old French renoun (compare with Modern French renom), equivalent to re- + noun.
Often follows the verbs 'achieve', 'gain', or 'win'; frequently paired with the preposition 'for'.
He is a renown artistHe is a renowned artistLearners often use the noun 'renown' as an adjective; the correct adjective form is 'renowned'.