There are countless examples of artists who have become renowned only over time.
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TableNine are renowned for doing things differently, stylishly and unexpectedly.
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Club Chemistry is a student favourite, renowned for playing old-school classics.
From the telegraph.co.uk
The Pacific Symphony will be backing an internationally renowned tribute artist.
From the ocregister.com
It surprises me that they aren't world renowned for other sports such as soccer.
From the economist.com
A collection of works by renowned French artist Toulouse-Lautrec opened at mima.
From the gazettelive.co.uk
In fact, both are practicing veterinarians, and he's a renowned behavior expert.
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St. Louis got its Arch for $35 million, a bargain for a world-renowned landmark.
From the stltoday.com
He found the right director in Jonze, who is renowned for surprising his actors.
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Celebrated: widely known and esteemed; "a famous actor"; "a celebrated musician"; "a famed scientist"; "an illustrious judge"; "a notable historian"; "a renowned painter"