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Renown

/rɪˈnaʊn/
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(noun) Fame; celebrity; wide recognition.

She has international renown as a painter.
She's a violinist of some renown.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The chef had gained international ____ for her innovative approach to traditional regional cuisine.

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