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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Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 24 June 2025
Bobby Sherman, the pop singer and actor who rose to fame as a teen heartthrob in the 1960s, has died at 81.
—EW.com, 24 June 2025
John Mariani, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
The original 1974 movie was made for $140,000 and distributed by Bryanston Distributing Company, famed for its theatrical release of the 1972 X-rated title Deep Throat.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 6 June 2025
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Noun
Cera rose to fame after starring in the hit 2007 films Superbad and Juno, as well as for his role in Arrested Development.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 24 June 2025
Bobby Sherman, the pop singer and actor who rose to fame as a teen heartthrob in the 1960s, has died at 81.
—EW.com, 24 June 2025
Verb
The women of the town are also famed for their lace making.
—John Mariani, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
The original 1974 movie was made for $140,000 and distributed by Bryanston Distributing Company, famed for its theatrical release of the 1972 X-rated title Deep Throat.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 6 June 2025
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“Fame.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fame. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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