world-renowned
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of world-renowned
First recorded in 1590–1600
Example Sentences
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The ninth episode of the series concluded with a title card reading: 'In memory of Anthony Head', in recognition of world-renowned actor's contribution to the hit Apple+ show.
From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026
One week out from the world-renowned Sydney Marathon, organisers face questions about whether designers etched the wrong city's stadium on the participation medal.
From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2026
Some days, more than 9,000 tons of the brownish seaweed are piling onto Mexico's shores, including in the world-renowned resort cities of Cancun and Playa del Carmen, Environmental Secretary Alicia Barcena told reporters.
From Barron's ● Jul. 30, 2026
Attar said McGregor withdrew from the UFC drug-testing pool “to focus fully on his recovery” under the care of “his team of world-renowned physicians.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 12, 2026
In the end, those kids collected five times as many paper clips as they needed, and founded a world-renowned Holocaust museum.
From "Linked" by Gordon Korman
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