world-renowned
adjective
: known and admired throughout the world : world-famous
a world-renowned authority on energy conservation
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It's made in Cádiz, Spain's southernmost province, world-renowned for its sherry and brandy, with producers concentrated in one region.
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Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 12 Mar. 2026
The Menominee Nation in northeast Wisconsin is world-renowned for its sustainable forest management, so many in Indian Country were devastated to hear a fire destroyed part of its sawmill operations early Tuesday morning, March 3.
—Frank Vaisvilas, jsonline.com, 4 Mar. 2026
The collection is vast and world-renowned, with highlights that include works by Monet, Grant Wood’s American Gothic, and an extensive Impressionist collection.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 23 Feb. 2026
Trunk Bay is world-renowned, consistently celebrated for its powder-white sand and brilliant turquoise water.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
Not to mention, the culinary and sports scenes are world-renowned.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 28 Jan. 2026
His fashion house became world-renowned, and the designer even had a Pantone color named after him: Valentino Red.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 19 Jan. 2026
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
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Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 12 Mar. 2026
The Menominee Nation in northeast Wisconsin is world-renowned for its sustainable forest management, so many in Indian Country were devastated to hear a fire destroyed part of its sawmill operations early Tuesday morning, March 3.
—Frank Vaisvilas, jsonline.com, 4 Mar. 2026
The collection is vast and world-renowned, with highlights that include works by Monet, Grant Wood’s American Gothic, and an extensive Impressionist collection.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 23 Feb. 2026
Trunk Bay is world-renowned, consistently celebrated for its powder-white sand and brilliant turquoise water.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
Not to mention, the culinary and sports scenes are world-renowned.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 28 Jan. 2026
His fashion house became world-renowned, and the designer even had a Pantone color named after him: Valentino Red.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 19 Jan. 2026
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
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“World-renowned.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/world-renowned. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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