world-famous
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of world-famous
First recorded in 1830–40
Example Sentences
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At 96, the world-famous investor will move into an advisory role as chairman emeritus and remain on the company board to offer his "judgement and perspective", according to a letter to shareholders, external.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
In 1951, columnist Walter Winchell engaged in a public feud with world-famous entertainer and civil rights activist Josephine Baker, who was refused service at the legendary Stork Club in New York City.
From Salon ● Sep. 17, 2026
“You can’t run a world-famous nightlife district with a village-hall mindset,” he wrote on X.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026
Firefighters have been battling to hold the blazes back from Bordeaux, which lies at the heart of the world-famous wine-growing region, with authorities evacuating thousands of people from villages close to the city.
From Barron's ● Jul. 26, 2026
The picture was taken the night my mother performed at the world-famous Carnegie Hall in New York City.
From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein
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