world-renowned

[wurld-ri-nound]

adjective

1. famous throughout the world.

Word History and Origins

Origin of world-renowned¹

First recorded in 1590–1600

Example Sentences

"Our talent pipeline is world-renowned. And, whilst talent is everywhere, all too often opportunity is lacking," he said in his message, adding that there were more than 50 bursary recipients in Wales.

From BBC

Anderson, who his from Magherafelt, County Londonderry, was announced earlier this year as the first designer to lead both the women's and men's lines at the world-renowned brand.

From BBC

“A substantial loss of federal funding would devastate our university and cause enormous harm to our students, our patients, and all Californians. Classes and student services would be reduced, patients would be turned away, tens of thousands of jobs would be lost, and we would see UC’s world-renowned researchers leaving our state for other more seemingly stable opportunities in the US or abroad.”

From Los Angeles Times

It is a peak that has made a grisly habit of claiming the lives of world-renowned climbers.

From BBC

And that is how a quack who treats the tender corns on pedicured toes suddenly becomes a world-renowned corn doctor in a show that seemingly never met a pun it didn’t like.

From Los Angeles Times