world-famous

adjective

: famous throughout the world
a world-famous scientist

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This gate forms a border that separates the sprawling mining town of Phalaborwa from Kruger National Park, a world-famous safari destination that’s roughly the size of New Jersey. Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 16 Jan. 2025 Guests can end a day of sight-seeing and shopping around the French Quarter with a luxurious soak in the clawfoot tub, or try their hand at Cafe Du Monde’s world-famous beignets in the full chef’s kitchen. Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 16 Jan. 2025 The series is part of Barbie Signature through Mattel Creations, which partners with world-famous designers, musicians, brands and pioneers of their time. Daniela Avila, People.com, 16 Jan. 2025 This means people are innately resistant to change, so when something familiar, like the logo of a world-famous retailer alters, many feel an innately negative reaction. Callum Booth, Forbes, 14 Jan. 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 23 Jan. 2025.

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