renowned Definition

renown
noun

1. Fame.

Thesaurus: acclaim, reputation, celebrity, illustriousness, fame, eminence, honour, glory, distinction, repute, stardom, kudos; Antonym: anonymity, obscurity.

Derivative: renowned
adj

Famous; celebrated.
Thesaurus: celebrated, noted, preeminent, well-known, acclaimed, distinguished, famous, illustrious, esteemed, famed, eminent, notable; Antonym: anonymous, obscure, unknown.

Etymology: 14c: from French renom, from renomer to make famous.