world-famous

adjective

: famous throughout the world
a world-famous scientist

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Trinidad and Tobago In the two days before Ash Wednesday, this smaller celebration is world-famous despite being most popular with locals. Ramsey Qubein, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2025 During Wednesday's episode of their podcast, Where Everybody Knows Your Name With Ted Danson and Woody Harrelson (Sometimes), the co-hosts and former Cheers co-stars got on the topic of motorcycles while interviewing world-famous magician David Blaine. Matt Robison, Newsweek, 18 Feb. 2025 Golden State Warriors Legend Chris Mullin is hosting a family-friendly breakfast event featuring world-famous NBA mascots. Marcus D. Smith, Sacramento Bee, 13 Feb. 2025 It’s been a lifelong dream to join these world-famous celebrations in a place like Michoacán or Oaxaca, where cemeteries come to spectacular life with glowing candles, marigold petals, and families gathering around festive ofrendas that honor the dead. Blane Bachelor, AFAR Media, 12 Feb. 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 28 Feb. 2025.

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