1
a
: public estimation : reputation
b
: popular acclaim : renown
2
archaic
: rumor
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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Scottie Andrew, CNN Money, 13 Dec. 2025
Besides the ingredients themselves, 1905 Salad stands the test of time and is worthy of its international viral recipe fame due to its tableside preparation.
—Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2025
Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 10 Dec. 2025
Located in the country’s northwest, AlUla is a desert region famed for its dramatic sandstone canyons, ancient Nabataean tombs and UNESCO World Heritage sites, which the country has ambitious plans to leverage as a magnet for film and television production.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 4 Dec. 2025
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Noun
And in time, perhaps Peppermint Patty and Pig Pen (currently, somewhat stomach-churningly, spreading his cloud of grime across boxes of Chocolate Chex) will achieve similar fame.
—Scottie Andrew, CNN Money, 13 Dec. 2025
Besides the ingredients themselves, 1905 Salad stands the test of time and is worthy of its international viral recipe fame due to its tableside preparation.
—Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2025
Verb
The cosmic display is famed for its strong, bright and colorful fireballs that blaze across the sky at speeds reaching about 120 miles per second.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 10 Dec. 2025
Located in the country’s northwest, AlUla is a desert region famed for its dramatic sandstone canyons, ancient Nabataean tombs and UNESCO World Heritage sites, which the country has ambitious plans to leverage as a magnet for film and television production.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 4 Dec. 2025
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“Fame.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fame. Accessed 16 Dec. 2025.
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