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world-renowned

American  
[wurld-ri-nound] / ˈwɜrld rɪˈnaʊnd /

adjective

  1. famous throughout the world.


Etymology

Origin of world-renowned

First recorded in 1590–1600

Example Sentences

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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

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

She pointed to the creation of an expert panel of world-renowned climate scientists tasked with helping governments on their own transitions -- a daunting task in particular for developing nations dependent on oil and gas.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

The hotel, a short walk from world-renowned museums, is formed of conjoined Victorian townhouses with British and Irish flags displayed out front.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

There were senators and famous actors, generals and world-renowned doctors, a few ex-presidents, and half a dozen dictators from places Matt had heard about on TV.

From "The House of the Scorpion" by Nancy Farmer

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