world-famous
Known across continents
World-famous describes someone or something known and celebrated across the globe, not just locally or nationally: a world-famous chef, the world-famous Eiffel Tower.
The term implies widespread recognition that transcends borders, though it sometimes gets applied loosely for emphasis.
Superior select group
- renownedWidely known and esteemed
- acclaimedPublicly and enthusiastically praised
- distinguishedNotable and respected
- eminentHigh in rank, respected
illustrious · celebrated · legendary · esteemed · revered · prestigious · venerated · honored
First to explore territory
- groundbreakingIntroducing radical new ideas
- revolutionarySeeking fundamental systemic change
- transformativeCausing major change
- trailblazingBeing the first through
visionary · innovative · influential · trendsetting · iconic · seminal · leading · authoritative
Exceptionally famous performer
- megastarExceptionally famous entertainer
- A-listerTop-tier famous person
- iconPictorial screen symbol
- starLuminous astronomical object
entertainer · idol · headliner · Hollywood · Bollywood · stardom · fanbase · red-carpet
Structure honoring someone remembered
- attractionPull toward something
- destinationIntended arrival point
- wonderAmazement or curiosity
- iconPictorial screen symbol
UNESCO · landmark · historic · must-see · pilgrimage · postcard · sightseeing · photography
elite
Superior select group
- renownedWidely known and esteemed
- acclaimedPublicly and enthusiastically praised
- distinguishedNotable and respected
eminent · illustrious · celebrated · legendary · esteemed · revered · prestigious · venerated · honored · respected
pioneering
First to explore territory
- groundbreakingIntroducing radical new ideas
- revolutionarySeeking fundamental systemic change
- transformativeCausing major change
trailblazing · visionary · innovative · influential · trendsetting · iconic · seminal · leading · authoritative · shaping
superstar
Exceptionally famous performer
star · entertainer · idol · headliner · Hollywood · Bollywood · stardom · fanbase · red-carpet · paparazzi
monument
Structure honoring someone remembered
- attractionPull toward something
- destinationIntended arrival point
- wonderAmazement or curiosity
icon · UNESCO · landmark · historic · must-see · pilgrimage · postcard · sightseeing · photography · tours
- famefame, celebrity, renown, famed, well-known
- famous peoplecelebrity, star, stars, legend, icon
- hyphenated wordsup-to-date, pitch-black, jaw-dropping, round-the-clock, air-conditioned
world-famousunknown
Not yet discovered
obscure · anonymous · unheard-of · nameless · unrecognized
world-famouslocal
Of this area
regional · parochial · provincial · neighborhood · small-town
world, famous, worldwide, infamous, worldly, otherworldly, underworld, unworldly, netherworld