Definition of "world-renowned" []

• Widely known and acclaimed. (adjective)

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• "Associated Press Abdul Qadir Fitrat played down Kabul Bank's exposure Monday Mahmood Karzai denied taking part in any wrongdoing at Kabul Bank, and blamed its ills on former chairman Sherkhan Farnood, a world-renowned poker player."
• "I collect the stunning architectural photographs of daughter Jenny, who has contributed to the Getty Museum via its poster, has a photo currently at the Autry Museum Space Exhibit, and is world-renowned for her unusual work."
• "Board the world-renowned Chihuahua-Pacific Railroad at El Fuerte and explore the best of this wilderness: six massive canyons, four times larger than the Grand Canyon."