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One was Chris Ware, the now-deservedly world-famous cartoonist.—Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026 Jonas is a world-famous former boy-band star named Danny, who’s been flailing for a decade at launching his solo career and happens to jump onstage with Rick while attending a buddy’s wedding at an idyllic Irish estate.—Jada Yuan, Vulture, 16 Mar. 2026 Oaxaca is best-known for its world-famous rugs and ceramics, and more delicate pieces can be arranged to be shipped home if needed.—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026 The plan is to instead hire Carles Planchart, Francesc Cos (both former members of Pep Guardiola’s staff) and Albert Puig (who used to run La Masia, Barcelona’s world-famous youth academy).—Pol Ballús, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for world-famous