world-famous

adjective

: famous throughout the world
a world-famous scientist

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Located just a few blocks from world-famous Bourbon Street, the hotel is close to all the action while still being pretty quiet itself. Marcea Cazel, Travel + Leisure, 27 July 2025 Our team will dive into Nashville’s can’t miss attractions, world-famous nightlife and exploding dining scene. Benjamin Goad, The Tennessean, 26 July 2025 Most Seine cruises begin in Paris, offering front-row access to world-famous landmarks like the Eiffel Tower and Notre-Dame Cathedral. Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025 Billy Joel has had a decades-long career as a world-famous rock star, and a personal life filled with both joys and heartache. Rachel Desantis, People.com, 23 July 2025 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 7 Aug. 2025.

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