world-famous
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of world-famous
First recorded in 1830–40
Example Sentences
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Even as Parton became world-famous, her life and music remained resonant to women, particularly those of the rural white working class.
From Salon ● Aug. 25, 2026
They continued: "A beautiful Sydney skyline brings the course to life, featuring the landmarks runners will experience along the way - starting with the Sydney Harbour Bridge and finishing at the world-famous Sydney Opera House."
From BBC ● Aug. 22, 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
The world-famous arena is reportedly set to transform into a “massive castle,” surrounded by a garden fit for pop culture’s royal couple, both 36.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 3, 2026
Argentine sightseers crowded the docks to see the world-famous explorers, and showered the crew with invitations to dinners, dances, and cabarets.
From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong
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