world-renowned
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of world-renowned
First recorded in 1590–1600
Example Sentences
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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
Paula Kahumbu is a world-renowned conservationist who has worked with elephants for nearly 30 years.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026
An oblivious biker pushed past the world-renowned classical musician.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026
The world-renowned site features iron carbonate concretions that formed some 309 million years ago, fossilizing within them ancient creatures that had once thrived in the area's lush swamps, shallow seas and river deltas.
From Barron's ● Jun. 18, 2026
They had drifted from store to store, Esperanza a successful poet on her book tour and Moss a world-renowned fashion designer helping her with her wardrobe.
From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro
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