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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Cameron Priester, Sun Sentinel, 7 July 2025
That includes the pitfalls of fame as speculation swirls around a personal life he’s always kept extremely close to the vest.
—Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 7 July 2025
John Mariani, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
The original 1974 movie was made for $140,000 and distributed by Bryanston Distributing Company, famed for its theatrical release of the 1972 X-rated title Deep Throat.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 6 June 2025
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Noun
Ray Bourque rose to fame as one of the most dominant defensemen in NHL history, setting league records throughout a 21-season career that garnered a spot in the Hockey Hall of Fame.
—Cameron Priester, Sun Sentinel, 7 July 2025
That includes the pitfalls of fame as speculation swirls around a personal life he’s always kept extremely close to the vest.
—Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 7 July 2025
Verb
The women of the town are also famed for their lace making.
—John Mariani, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
The original 1974 movie was made for $140,000 and distributed by Bryanston Distributing Company, famed for its theatrical release of the 1972 X-rated title Deep Throat.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 6 June 2025
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“Fame.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fame. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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