1
a
: public estimation : reputation
b
: popular acclaim : renown
2
archaic
: rumor
Synonyms
Examples of fame in a Sentence
Noun
He died at the height of his fame.
The book tells the story of her sudden rise to fame.
He gained fame as an actor.
She went to Hollywood seeking fame and fortune.
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David Wharton, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2024
Lisa Kudrow is reflecting on the intensity of her Friends fame.
—Brian Anthony Hernandez, Peoplemag, 3 Aug. 2024
Maham Javaid, Washington Post, 1 Aug. 2024
For decades, decision-makers argued over the effectiveness, aesthetics, practicality and cost of erecting a barrier on the iconic bridge, famed for its orange-red color and ethereal fog.
—Lisa M. Krieger, The Mercury News, 30 July 2024
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Noun
Advertisement His story exemplifies the best aspect of the Olympics: The range of obscure and semi-obscure sports filled with athletes who devote their lives to something with no guarantee of fortune or fame.
—David Wharton, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2024
Lisa Kudrow is reflecting on the intensity of her Friends fame.
—Brian Anthony Hernandez, Peoplemag, 3 Aug. 2024
Verb
Others are comparing the salt-and-pepper haired 51-year-old to Bollywood stars, famed for successfully hitting moving targets out of helicopters and the like.
—Maham Javaid, Washington Post, 1 Aug. 2024
For decades, decision-makers argued over the effectiveness, aesthetics, practicality and cost of erecting a barrier on the iconic bridge, famed for its orange-red color and ethereal fog.
—Lisa M. Krieger, The Mercury News, 30 July 2024
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“Fame.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fame. Accessed 18 Aug. 2024.
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