world-renowned
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of world-renowned
First recorded in 1590–1600
Example Sentences
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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
The organization started by world-renowned chef José Andrés has been providing food services to disaster victims worldwide since 2010.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 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
Gustavo Dudamel, the world-renowned music and artistic director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, conducted the USC band and also delivered the keynote address.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 16, 2026
He was a world-renowned “image maker” and had won countless awards.
From "Shooting Kabul" by N. H. Senzai
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