claim to fame
noun phrase
: something that someone or something is famous for or that makes someone or something important or interesting
His claim to fame is the invention of the stapler.
The restaurant's claim to fame is its barbecue sauce.
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Jimmy Kimmel's latest criticism of Spencer Pratt conjured up memories from the mayoral candidate's claim to fame.
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Melina Khan, USA Today, 2 June 2026
Eton College’s even more significant claim to fame is the Eton Mess.
—Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 27 May 2026
Pyrgi, Greece Pyrgi's claim to fame is the incredible xysta—black-and-white geometric designs—covering its buildings, arches, balconies, and bell towers.
—Anne Olivia Bauso, Travel + Leisure, 21 May 2026
Their claim to fame was when Glass Animal played in that basement in 2015.
—Kansas City Star, 19 May 2026
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Melina Khan, USA Today, 2 June 2026
Eton College’s even more significant claim to fame is the Eton Mess.
—Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 27 May 2026
Pyrgi, Greece Pyrgi's claim to fame is the incredible xysta—black-and-white geometric designs—covering its buildings, arches, balconies, and bell towers.
—Anne Olivia Bauso, Travel + Leisure, 21 May 2026
Their claim to fame was when Glass Animal played in that basement in 2015.
—Kansas City Star, 19 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for claim to fame
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“Claim to fame.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/claim%20to%20fame. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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