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Reknown vs. Renown
Reknown
/rɪˈnaʊn/Examples:
After her breakthrough role, she gained reknown worldwide.The scientist achieved reknown after his groundbreaking study.His artistry and craftsmanship brought him reknown in the field.
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Renown
/rɪˈnaʊn/Examples:
The musician's renown attracted fans worldwide.Despite his renown, he lived a humble life.Her renown in the field of science was unmatched.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Rename renown to something renowned, like a famous name, and youll know it fits in with reknown'.
- Think of renown as short for reknowing, as in you know someone widely recognized.
- Renown is already well-known without needing a k — simple and distinguished.
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