world-famous

adjective

: famous throughout the world
a world-famous scientist

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It was first published in 1889 in the small French town of Clermont-Ferrand by brothers Andre and Edouard Michelin, founders of the now world-famous tire company. Matthew Odam, Austin American-Statesman, 12 Nov. 2024 These tours offer an appealing mix of world-famous markets, as well as hidden gems. Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024 Aspen’s swath of five-star resorts, boutique hotels, and world-famous ski and snowboarding slopes make for a winter wonderland that keeps giving even after the holidays (and well into spring). Will Porter, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2024 Now, the ruins are a world-famous spot, one that many say is touched by a sense of eeriness. Shawna Chen, Axios, 30 Oct. 2024 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 28 Nov. 2024.

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