RENOWNING Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

renowning

verb

present participle of renown

as in complimenting

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And the owners’ taste, in this case, is pleasant and broadly appealing, complimenting the home’s high ceilings and historic features.

— Kim Velsey, Curbed, 5 Oct. 2026
Probably recordings of them complimenting one another and wishing each other a happy birthday and offering brotherly advice.

— Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of complimenting

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So how did that work out for you, with this whole world applauding you for this, and then knowing people are pissed off too?

— Chris Willman, Variety, 1 Oct. 2026
The post was accompanied by pictures of him in a Man City shirt celebrating with club chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak, lifting the Champions League trophy, applauding the fans and celebrating the Premier League title in 2023.

— ABC News, ABC News, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of applauding

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The Republican president had courted the Religious Right, even saluting PTL during a convention of televangelists.

— Tim Funk, Charlotte Observer, 6 Oct. 2026
Many speakers, including former Sparks coach Michael Cooper and Lakers legend Magic Johnson, noted Leslie’s accomplishments while also saluting her as a kind person.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of saluting

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The original series won the Golden Globe for best drama in 2019 and routinely lands near the top of lists hailing the best TV series of the past quarter century.

— Mathew Scott, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2026
Official airport taxis and ride-hailing apps such as Uber are the fastest and most reliable ways to make the journey.

— Nikkita Nair, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of hailing

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Reading the book feels refreshing — a clarifying antidote to a culture increasingly obsessed with idolizing and leveraging suffering.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Fothergill, who grew up in Minnesota idolizing Moss, said his partner held his own on the water, using forward-facing sonar to locate fish sitting 70 to 90 feet deep.

— Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of idolizing

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That love for the team carried over to Zeke, who remembers cheering for the Broncos growing up and playing on The Blue as a third grader at the Optimist youth football camp.

— Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 1 Oct. 2026
Hegseth announced his latest assault in a speech Wednesday afternoon to a cheering audience of junior officers and enlisted men and women.

— David Ignatius, Washington Post, 1 Oct. 2026

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