world-renowned
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of world-renowned
First recorded in 1590–1600
Example Sentences
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World renowned for her elegance and grace on floor, Moors has been fighting for the first perfect 10 of her college career.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2025
World renowned neuroscientist Dr Margot Taylor -- also an author on the paper -- is leading research into autism in Toronto.
From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2024
World renowned for their gold, fine jewelry, and extensive trading networks, the Nubians left behind cities and statuary as fine as those of the Egyptians — but not nearly as much writing.
From New York Times • Oct. 11, 2019
World renowned aggregation of feminine wearing apparel, including one pair of the very latest hoops and the youngest thing in bustles, now on exhibition.”
From Chicken Little Jane on the Big John by Ritchie, Lily Munsell
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