world-renowned
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of world-renowned
First recorded in 1590–1600
Example Sentences
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Ynyshir Restaurant and Rooms is a world-renowned luxury culinary retreat in Eglwys Fach, Machynlleth in Powys.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
An oblivious biker pushed past the world-renowned classical musician.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026
From Argentina it was onto the British territory of South Georgia, a world-renowned wildlife destination famous for its penguin colonies, and then Tristan da Cunha, the remotest inhabited island in the world.
From BBC ● May 5, 2026
The Battle Creek Sanitarium, a world-renowned health spa in the eponymous Michigan city, drew fans of what today we’d call wellness culture.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 4, 2026
Farmer confidently told them he had consulted world-renowned experts and read all the literature.
From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French
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