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Preposition after adjective

Renowned for, as, in, among or of?

Renowned is most commonly followed by for to state the reason for fame or recognition.

Quick answer

Which preposition follows renowned?

Use renowned for to explain why someone or something is famous. As, in, among, and of can appear in related sentence structures, but they are not the main fixed pattern after renowned.

The chef is renowned for innovative desserts.
The city is renowned for its museums.
She became renowned as a legal scholar.

Choose the pattern by meaning

These forms are not interchangeable. Choose the construction by meaning, not by which preposition appears most often.

1
renowned for + quality

Giving the reason for fame

Use renowned for with achievements, qualities, products, or behaviour.

The university is renowned for medical research.
He is renowned for his calm leadership.
2
renowned as + role

Describing a person's status or identity

As introduces the role or title connected with someone's reputation.

She is renowned as an expert negotiator.
3
renowned in + field

Showing the field or area of reputation

In can introduce the field where someone is famous.

The scientist is renowned in academic circles.
4
renowned among + group

Showing reputation within a group

Among identifies the people who recognise the reputation.

The writer is renowned among young readers.

See the difference in context

The same subject can take different constructions because each sentence answers a different question.

Construction
Example
Meaning
renowned for
The region is renowned for its wine.
Standard pattern for the reason someone or something is famous.
renowned as
He was renowned as a brilliant engineer.
Focuses on a role, identity, or title.
renowned in
She is renowned in scientific communities.
Names the field or area where the reputation exists.
renowned among
The artist is renowned among collectors.
Shows the group that recognises the reputation.
renowned of
Renowned of is not a standard English construction.
Avoid this combination.

Common mistakes

Some combinations appear in real text but do not mean what learners often assume.

Using renowned of

Use for, as, in, or among depending on the meaning.

✕ The actor is renowned of his voice. ✓ The actor is renowned for his voice.

Using as for achievements

As introduces a role, not the reason for fame.

✕ The town is renowned as its beaches. ✓ The town is renowned for its beaches.

Quick practice

Choose the expression that matches the intended meaning.

1. The company is renowned ___ customer service.
2. She is renowned ___ a skilled mediator.
3. Which combination is nonstandard?

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Frequently asked questions

Can renowned be followed by as?

Yes. Use renowned as when describing a role or identity.

What is the difference between renowned for and renowned in?

For gives the reason for fame, while in identifies the field or context.

Is renowned formal?

Yes. It is common in formal and professional writing.

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