world-famous
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of world-famous
First recorded in 1830–40
Example Sentences
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Twelve plaques, in the style of vinyl records, mark key locations which have played a role in the city's world-famous music scene during the last 60 years.
From BBC
With world-famous beaches, Carnival, and sights like the Christ the Redeemer statue, tourism in Rio has surged.
From Barron's
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
Opera just a month after the world-famous composer abruptly canceled June’s world premiere of Symphony No. 15 “Lincoln” at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
From Los Angeles Times
“This was about keeping an iconic, world-famous brand right here in L.A.,” said Traci Park, a councilmember for District 11 who helped lead efforts to secure the tax incentive and attended the event.
From Los Angeles Times
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