World-renowned
adj.capable, joyfulformal
What it means
Celebrated internationally for exceptional quality or achievement.
Reach for it when describing someone or something recognized and admired across many countries
A world-renowned cellist performed with the youth orchestra.
Choose between these
7- everyday
broad recognition is the simple fact
not when Fame can be negative or local.
- everyday
widely recognized
measured neutral language is preferable
not when Wide recognition may still be national rather than global.
- warm
recognition includes substantial praise
not when Celebration can be strong within one community.
- professional
internationally acclaimed
praise comes from audiences or critics across countries
not when Acclaim is stronger than simple recognition.
- professional
status and esteem attach to an institution or award
not when Prestige does not prove wide public recognition.
- formal
high standing within a field matters
not when Eminence need not extend worldwide.
- literary
reputation has grown into an enduring story
not when Legendary is hyperbolic and may not be factual.
Said against
3- unknown
- obscure
- unrecognized
It naturally appears in
3- world-renowned artist
The world-renowned artist continued teaching at the neighborhood studio.
- world-renowned institution
A world-renowned institution opened its archive to local schools.
- become world-renowned
Few become world-renowned through patient comet tracking.
Where this comes from
- Wiktionary, English adjective, famous throughout the world sense opens in a new tab · retrieved 2026-07-26
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