world-famous

adjective

: famous throughout the world
a world-famous scientist

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That was in 1963, and since then, his namesake firm has become world-famous for its expert handling of emeralds like that, as well as other stunning stones. Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026 Spring Green All roads in Spring Green lead to Taliesin, the home and studio of native son and world-famous architect Frank Lloyd Wright. Katy Spratte Joyce, Midwest Living, 31 Mar. 2026 One world-famous example of an item of value allegedly looted from India is the Koh-i-noor diamond. Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Mar. 2026 Celine Dion is a world-famous singer and a proud mom of three sons. Yi-Jin Yu, ABC News, 30 Mar. 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 5 Apr. 2026.

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