world-renowned
adjective
: known and admired throughout the world : world-famous
a world-renowned authority on energy conservation
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His fashion house became world-renowned, and the designer even had a Pantone color named after him: Valentino Red.
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Bethy Squires, Vulture, 19 Jan. 2026
Thanks to the Northern Alps and the deep waters of Toyama Bay, the nutrient-rich runoff supports a diverse marine ecosystem and results in sushi that’s world-renowned.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2026
Owen Chambliss grew up in Corona, once world-renowned for growing lemons.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Oct. 2025
There are many great spots to catch this year's fall foliage, some world-renowned and others not as well-known.
—Kyle Reiman, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2025
Jamaican cuisine is world-renowned and the Tryall Club is a great destination to immerse yourself in the food of the island.
—Rana Good, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
The South might not be world-renowned for its water clarity—especially compared to destinations in the Caribbean—but don’t let its lack of a reputation fool you.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 23 Aug. 2025
At the highest level of accreditation, an arboretum is considered world-renowned, has at least 500 species of trees and must employ its own scientific or conservation staff.
—Austin Hornbostel, Nashville Tennessean, 23 May 2025
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Bethy Squires, Vulture, 19 Jan. 2026
Thanks to the Northern Alps and the deep waters of Toyama Bay, the nutrient-rich runoff supports a diverse marine ecosystem and results in sushi that’s world-renowned.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2026
Owen Chambliss grew up in Corona, once world-renowned for growing lemons.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Oct. 2025
There are many great spots to catch this year's fall foliage, some world-renowned and others not as well-known.
—Kyle Reiman, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2025
Jamaican cuisine is world-renowned and the Tryall Club is a great destination to immerse yourself in the food of the island.
—Rana Good, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
The South might not be world-renowned for its water clarity—especially compared to destinations in the Caribbean—but don’t let its lack of a reputation fool you.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 23 Aug. 2025
At the highest level of accreditation, an arboretum is considered world-renowned, has at least 500 species of trees and must employ its own scientific or conservation staff.
—Austin Hornbostel, Nashville Tennessean, 23 May 2025
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“World-renowned.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/world-renowned. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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