1
a
: public estimation : reputation
b
: popular acclaim : renown
2
archaic
: rumor
Synonyms
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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Jane Lacroix, Peoplemag, 21 July 2024
Sadly, despite additional sketches by Harris Mann (of Triumph TR7 fame), the ambitious project never made it beyond the design studio.
—Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 20 July 2024
Sophie Tanno, CNN, 11 July 2024
The late Queen chose the diadem, famed for its protective and healing qualities, to welcome the then President Trump to Buckingham Palace in 2019.
—Isaac Bickerstaff, Glamour, 26 June 2024
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Noun
Duggar Family Secrets dove deeper into the family's story, exploring both their rise to fame and the darker aspects of their lives that were not always visible on television.
—Jane Lacroix, Peoplemag, 21 July 2024
Sadly, despite additional sketches by Harris Mann (of Triumph TR7 fame), the ambitious project never made it beyond the design studio.
—Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 20 July 2024
Verb
It is famed for its three towers, each built in a different style, and was immortalized in a series of paintings by French impressionist Claude Monet in the 19th century.
—Sophie Tanno, CNN, 11 July 2024
The late Queen chose the diadem, famed for its protective and healing qualities, to welcome the then President Trump to Buckingham Palace in 2019.
—Isaac Bickerstaff, Glamour, 26 June 2024
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“Fame.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fame. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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