world-famous

adjective

: famous throughout the world
a world-famous scientist

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Grand Canyon National Park This world-famous Arizona national park is a mile-deep canyon—a spectacular example of erosion—with awe-inspiring views from both the north and south rims. Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 3 Sep. 2026 Aro Hā Wellness Retreat, New Zealand A world-famous retreat in the Southern Alps, Aro Hā is located on serene Lake Wakatipu, just 40 minutes from Queenstown. Jasreen Mayal Khanna, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026 And of course, our world-famous Hooters Girls are the real stars. Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2026 Unlike most of us, Vin Diesel, a world-famous celebrity with hundreds of millions of social media followers, decided to make his Parton rendition public. Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 27 Aug. 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 8 Sep. 2026.

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