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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Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 7 May 2025
The actor rose to fame as a teen heartthrob in the 1990s for his roles in Halloween H20: 20 Years Later, The Virgin Suicides, and more.
—Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 7 May 2025
Chris Stokel-Walker, Wired News, 16 Apr. 2025
The section, organized by the French film critics’ union, is famed as a spot to find up-and-coming talent.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 14 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The musician, who rose to fame on the arm of quick-witted bars, released back-to-back flute albums in 2023, surprising fans and critics alike who were impressed by his skills as a flautist.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 7 May 2025
The actor rose to fame as a teen heartthrob in the 1990s for his roles in Halloween H20: 20 Years Later, The Virgin Suicides, and more.
—Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 7 May 2025
Verb
The initials in its name is a reference to Dunhuang, a city once famed for its role in China’s ancient Silk Road trade route.
—Chris Stokel-Walker, Wired News, 16 Apr. 2025
The section, organized by the French film critics’ union, is famed as a spot to find up-and-coming talent.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 14 Apr. 2025
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“Fame.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fame. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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