world-famous

adjective

: famous throughout the world
a world-famous scientist

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New Mexico's largest city boasts a world-famous flamenco festival that's coming up later this month. John Burnett, NPR, 7 June 2025 So, in that respect, Pigeon Forge may have the edge even without factoring in a world-famous theme park. David Dickstein, Oc Register, 4 June 2025 Roses in the Garden by Ngoc Minh Ngo features stunning photos world-famous rose gardens, plus intriguing history behind the beloved flower. Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 2025 Now 21 years old, one of TV’s greatest child characters has become a young man and given up his dream of becoming a world-famous prop comic. James Grebey, Vulture, 30 May 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 Jun. 2025.

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