Synonyms & related words for renown

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of renown — including fame, notoriety, repute, celebrity, illustriousness, reputation. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to renown

Explore words related to renown — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include acclaimed, famous, prestigeful, illustrious, reputability, esteemed, infamy, acclaims. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for renown

Common synonyms for renown include fame, notoriety, repute, celebrity, illustriousness, reputation, prominence, prestige — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does renown come from?

The word renown breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root -nown, from Latin nomen (“name”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.