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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

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  • everyday

    famous

    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

    celebrated

    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

    prestigious

    status and esteem attach to an institution or award

    not when Prestige does not prove wide public recognition.

  • formal

    eminent

    high standing within a field matters

    not when Eminence need not extend worldwide.

  • literary

    legendary

    reputation has grown into an enduring story

    not when Legendary is hyperbolic and may not be factual.

Said against

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  • unknown
  • obscure
  • unrecognized

It naturally appears in

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  • 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.