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.

Examples of claim to fame in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Our family’s claim to fame is that Cesar Chavez had coffee at our table in Huron, Calif. —

Cat Cardenas, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024 Savant’s first claim to fame was Melrose Place (1992–1997) in the groundbreaking role of Matt Fielding, one of the first openly gay lead characters in mainstream TV history. —

Danny Horn, EW.com, 3 Oct. 2024 While the area’s initial claim to fame is that legendary JAPOW, there’s plenty of appeal at other times of the year. —

Jake Emen, Robb Report, 1 Oct. 2024 But Powell Jobs’ claim to fame isn’t just being the wife of the late and great Steve Jobs. —

Sydney Lake, Fortune, 26 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for claim to fame

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