world-famous

adjective

: famous throughout the world
a world-famous scientist

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The rectory of Milan’s Convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie is the site of what world-famous work of the Renaissance? Drew Goins, The Atlantic, 14 May 2026 Locations, Hospitality & Production Resources California offers filmmakers more than world-famous scenery. Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 11 May 2026 For those who live on Naoshima, world-famous art placed within the ordinary settings of daily life is a common sight. Lale Arikoglu, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 May 2026 Cinnamon Bread at the Grist Mill At the Grist Mill, Dollywood’s world-famous cinnamon bread is made on the spot. Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Apr. 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 19 May. 2026.

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