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Renown

The state of being much known and talked of; exalted reputation derived from the extensive praise of great achievements or accomplishments; fame; celebrity; -- always in a good sense.

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Honor 76% connected

Esteem due or paid to worth; high estimation; respect; consideration; reverence; veneration; manifestation of respect or reverence.

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Honour 76% connected

a woman's virtue or chastity

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Celebrity 92% connected

Celebration; solemnization.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Fame 92% connected

Public report or rumor.

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Adiaphoron noun · 78% connection

(Stoic philosophy) a matter having no moral merit or demerit.; "Esteem (or reputation, fame, glory) was for Stoics an adiaphoron, and…

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Alleluiah noun · 78% connection

An exclamation signifying Praise ye Jehovah. Hence: A song of praise to God. See Hallelujah, the commoner form.

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Believably adverb · 78% connection

easy to believe on the basis of available evidence; "he talked plausibly before the committee"; "he will probably win the election"

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Benefit noun · 78% connection

Natural advantages; endowments; accomplishments.

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Coxcomb noun · 78% connection

A vain, showy fellow; a conceited, silly man, fond of display; a superficial pretender to knowledge or accomplishments; a fop.

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Credibly adverb · 78% connection

easy to believe on the basis of available evidence; "he talked plausibly before the committee"; "he will probably win the election"

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Decoration noun · 78% connection

Specifically, any mark of honor to be worn upon the person, as a medal, cross, or ribbon of an order of knighthood, bestowed for servi…

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Defame verb · 78% connection

To harm or destroy the good fame or reputation of; to disgrace; especially, to speak evil of maliciously; to dishonor by slanderous re…

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Doxology noun · 78% connection

In Christian worship: A hymn expressing praise and honor to God; a form of praise to God designed to be sung or chanted by the choir o…

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Egotist noun · 78% connection

One addicted to egotism; one who speaks much of himself or magnifies his own achievements or affairs.

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Extensive adjective · 78% connection

Having wide extent; of much superficial extent; expanded; large; broad; wide; comprehensive; as, an extensive farm; an extensive lake;…

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Extol verb · 78% connection

To elevate by praise; to eulogize; to praise; to magnify; as, to extol virtue; to extol an act or a person.

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Famous adjective · 78% connection

Celebrated in fame or public report; renowned; mach talked of; distinguished in story; -- used in either a good or a bad sense, chiefl…

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Glory noun · 78% connection

Praise, honor, admiration, or distinction, accorded by common consent to a person or thing; high reputation; honorable fame; renown.

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Hallelujah n. & interj. · 78% connection

Praise ye Jehovah; praise ye the Lord; -- an exclamation used chiefly in songs of praise or thanksgiving to God, and as an expression…

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Hat noun · 78% connection

an informal term for a person's role; "he took off his politician's hat and talked frankly"

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High superl. · 78% connection

Exalted in social standing or general estimation, or in rank, reputation, office, and the like; dignified; as, she was welcomed in the…

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Hymn noun · 78% connection

An ode or song of praise or adoration; especially, a religious ode, a sacred lyric; a song of praise or thankgiving intended to be use…

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