world-famous
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of world-famous
First recorded in 1830–40
Example Sentences
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Despite ostensibly being about a world-famous pop star mounting a major comeback, David Lowery’s latest film, “Mother Mary,” rarely leaves the confines of the drafty farmhouse it’s set in.
From Salon • Apr. 24, 2026
Ticket sales at its world-famous Khmer monuments are down more than half from before the Covid-19 pandemic.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026
With world-famous beaches, Carnival, and sights like the Christ the Redeemer statue, tourism in Rio has surged.
From Barron's • Mar. 10, 2026
It was in 1925 that a 21-year-old Ted Geisel graduated from Dartmouth College and first set his sights on the world-famous University of Oxford.
From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026
I recognize him right away: the world-famous Roshan Ahmadi, with his brown skin and head of thick, dark curls, representing Great Britain.
From "Warcross" by Marie Lu
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