world-famous
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of world-famous
First recorded in 1830–40
Example Sentences
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Nearly five years later, dozens of drawings, storyboards and other elements created for the film and gifted to the Los Angeles institution by Miyazaki's world-famous Studio Ghibli are going on display.
From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026
The Kennedy Center’s board voted unanimously to rename the world-famous performing arts complex the Trump Kennedy Center.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 27, 2026
As the cultural phenomenon approaches its 30th birthday on 27 February - a spate of thefts has been reported recently across England, targeting gaming stores that sell the world-famous trading cards.
From BBC • Jan. 23, 2026
First, it was a series of strong atmospheric rivers in January 2023 that set off a troublesome landslide, again splitting up the world-famous drive along Big Sur’s iconic coastline.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 14, 2026
In 1916, Chicago was a world-famous city, by far the biggest in the Midwest.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
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