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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Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2026
The team debuted in 2020, and Beckham’s name and fame have been a magnet.
—Terry Baddoo, USA Today, 14 June 2026
Jake Kanter, Deadline, 11 June 2026
On that occasion a team made up of players who had all been born in Haiti shocked an Italy team famed for its impregnable defense.
—Laurent Dubois, The Conversation, 10 June 2026
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Noun
Four years ago, he was inducted into the Italian soccer hall of fame.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2026
The team debuted in 2020, and Beckham’s name and fame have been a magnet.
—Terry Baddoo, USA Today, 14 June 2026
Verb
The Doctor is famed for having powers of regeneration, but the shape-shifting Time Lord’s next transformation could well be the most challenging yet.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 11 June 2026
On that occasion a team made up of players who had all been born in Haiti shocked an Italy team famed for its impregnable defense.
—Laurent Dubois, The Conversation, 10 June 2026
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“Fame.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fame. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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