world-renowned
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of world-renowned
First recorded in 1590–1600
Example Sentences
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Gustavo Dudamel, the world-renowned music and artistic director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, conducted the USC band and also delivered the keynote address.
From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026
The hotel, a short walk from world-renowned museums, is formed of conjoined Victorian townhouses with British and Irish flags displayed out front.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026
These are the Mexican and Italian-inspired creations of Lorenzo Antinori, co-founder of Hong Kong's world-renowned Bar Leone, who has been flown in for the event.
From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026
As a world-renowned musician, she needed her sleep - working long hours touring while caring for her 84-year-old father, legendary folk singer and 2025 Mercury Prize nominee Martin Carthy.
From BBC • Feb. 9, 2026
He was a world-renowned “image maker” and had won countless awards.
From "Shooting Kabul" by N. H. Senzai
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