world-famous

adjective

: famous throughout the world
a world-famous scientist

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This setup ensures that diners can savor IHOP's world-famous breakfast offerings and Applebee's diverse menu of casual dining favorites and alcoholic beverages, all in one visit. Jim Riccioli, jsonline.com, 10 Dec. 2025 From 2006 through 2011, Hannah Montana was a bona fide cultural phenomenon, generating huge ratings on TV and massive music sales, as well, and making little Miley a world-famous superstar. Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 8 Dec. 2025 With Jackie away, Simon and Amanda must work together to recreate Jackie’s world-famous fudge in time for the competition, learning that their opposite philosophies just might make for a sweet and savory romance. Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 29 Nov. 2025 The group remains world-famous for its high-kicking precision dance technique, a blend of jazz, tap and ballet developed by Rockettes' founder Russell Markert that has become a symbol of unity and women’s empowerment for generations. Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 27 Nov. 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 18 Dec. 2025.

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