world-famous

adjective

: famous throughout the world
a world-famous scientist

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Within mere months, Simon would be a world-famous feline as well as the only cat to ever receive a PDSA Dickin Medal, the highest honor an animal can receive for serving in the armed forces. Anne Ewbank, Popular Science, 18 Feb. 2026 In Louisiana’s most populous city, which is world-famous for its Mardi Gras bash, people donned green, gold and purple outfits, with some opting for an abundance of sequins and others showing off homemade costumes. Sara Cline, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026 Some of Lively's messages with Swift, a world-famous pop star, were also made public. Rebecca Keegan, NBC news, 10 Feb. 2026 The museum hosts a variety of permanent and rotating exhibits on Schulz and his world-famous comic strip, allowing guests to interact with and explore pieces from the illustrator's 50-plus-year career. Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 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 23 Feb. 2026.

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