world-famous

adjective

: famous throughout the world
a world-famous scientist

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Hamilton’s exploits on the racing circuit are world-famous, but the F1 veteran keeps his dating life out of the spotlight. Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 3 Feb. 2026 Not a single Termite became a Nobel Prize winner or a world-famous artist. Big Think, 3 Feb. 2026 Peters’ victory came after an eight-year career working for world-famous chef Thomas Keller at The French Laundry and Per Se, both of which boast three Michelin stars. Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 30 Jan. 2026 Some like Adler Planetarium, are world-famous, while others like the National Museum of Mexican Art, reward those willing to venture away from downtown. Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 30 Jan. 2026 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 7 Feb. 2026.

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