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world-renowned

American

[wurld-ri-nound] / ˈwɜrld rɪˈnaʊnd /

adjective

famous throughout the world.

Etymology

Origin of world-renowned

First recorded in 1590–1600

Example Sentences

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Details are still scarce, but Studiocanal chief executive Anna Marsh promised that "world-renowned comedy writers" are attached.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 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

These are the Mexican and Italian-inspired creations of Lorenzo Antinori, co-founder of Hong Kong's world-renowned Bar Leone, who has been flown in for the event.

From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026

The world-renowned Canadian comic actor was the shining star and scene-stealer of every film and television show she was cast in.

From Salon • Feb. 5, 2026

He was a world-renowned “image maker” and had won countless awards.

From "Shooting Kabul" by N. H. Senzai

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