world-famous

adjective

: famous throughout the world
a world-famous scientist

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Created, written and executive produced by Danny McBride, who also stars, The Righteous Gemstones tells the story of a world-famous televangelist family with a long tradition of deviance, greed, and charitable work. Denise Petski, Deadline, 30 Jan. 2025 Denver's charms are many, including a world-famous brewery scene, a thriving job market, and year-round outdoor activities. Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 29 Jan. 2025 Even though the series is going to allow a driver with no (zero) experience in this series to be guaranteed a starting position in this world-famous race. Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025 That includes multiple celebrities who have publicly shared their love of the Chiefs, including a world-famous singer. Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 28 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for world-famous 

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“World-famous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/world-famous. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.

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