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.
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everyday
Fits when broad recognition is the simple fact
Careful Fame can be negative or local.
everyday
widely recognized
Fits when measured neutral language is preferable
Careful Wide recognition may still be national rather than global.
warm
Fits when recognition includes substantial praise
Careful Celebration can be strong within one community.
professional
internationally acclaimed
Fits when praise comes from audiences or critics across countries
Careful Acclaim is stronger than simple recognition.
professional
Fits when status and esteem attach to an institution or award
Careful Prestige does not prove wide public recognition.
formal
Fits when high standing within a field matters
Careful Eminence need not extend worldwide.
literary
Fits when reputation has grown into an enduring story
Careful Legendary is hyperbolic and may not be factual.
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.
Definitions and examples are written for this site. How words are chosen Recording: Steve Shives, Mid-Atlantic US accent, from Wikimedia Commons, CC0 Updated
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