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Examples of fame in a Sentence
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.
Recent Examples of fame from the Web
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Day's fame was instrumental when soliciting donations to build Christ Chapel, a non-denominational space with a large room for services, a separate space for youth Bible classes and activities, and a meeting room.
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The fame of Andrew Coté, the beekeeping expert who helped Mondella, has only grown.
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Aboard the Destination, Hathaway had a reputation for his quirks, including his habit of wearing pajamas while on the boat—usually plaid, but sometimes a pair featuring the blue and red fish of Dr. Seuss fame.
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As the traditional industry has deconstructed, fame increasingly narrowed to a small minority of bands, this generation of fans have continued to support and eagerly anticipate the raw, unfiltered experience of their rock gods.
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So, still to come tonight, he is being held hero by the left, but several former FBI agents say that James Comey's newfound fame is really not that great for the bureau.
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Yusier Viera’s fame as a world record holder has brought valuable press coverage, including on Ellen DeGeneres’ show.
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Kelly Clarkson has captured the hearts of America since rising to fame on America Idol more than a decade ago.
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The spot, narrated by Jon Hamm of Mad Men fame, opens with a family riding in the futuristic Mercedes F-105, a concept car that shows the potential of a fully autonomous vehicle.
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Origin and Etymology of fame
fame Synonyms
Antonyms
Near Antonyms
disgrace, dishonor, disrepute, ignominy, odium, opprobrium, shame;
Related Words
character, mark, name, report, reputability, reputation, repute;
cachet, place, position, prestige, rank, standing, stature, status;
megastardom, popularity, stardom, superstardom;
distinction, eminence, glory, greatness, honor, illustriousness, note, preeminence, prominence, visibility;
acclaim, accolade, acknowledgment (or acknowledgement), homage, kudos, laurels, praise, recognition;
Definition of fame
Recent Examples of fame from the Web
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Trying to weave a fairy tale life from a horror story reality, Vieux-Chauvet’s heroine, Minette, rides her beauty and talent out of poverty in late-18th-century Port-au-Prince to fame onstage as a singer.
These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'fame.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
First Known Use of fame
14th century
FAME Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of fame for English Language Learners
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: the condition of being known or recognized by many people
FAME Defined for Kids
Definition of fame for Students
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