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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Paul Dickson, Baltimore Sun, 12 Aug. 2025
Since skyrocketing to fame in the 2000s, Kevin, Joe and Nick have had their love lives play out in the public eye, especially given that the two younger brothers have had several romances with fellow Disney Channel stars and singers.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 12 Aug. 2025
In the north of Kyoto is Arashiyama, famed for its lush bamboo groves.
—Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 11 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Talking about the Babe Ruth era players with my great-grandfather, who had been a business partner of Charles Ebbets of Brooklyn Dodgers fame.
—Paul Dickson, Baltimore Sun, 12 Aug. 2025
Since skyrocketing to fame in the 2000s, Kevin, Joe and Nick have had their love lives play out in the public eye, especially given that the two younger brothers have had several romances with fellow Disney Channel stars and singers.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Verb
Lido Beach is just a quick jaunt from the popular shopping district St. Armands Circle, South Lido Beach is a quiet stretch best known for manatee spotting on kayaks, and famed Siesta Beach on nearby Siesta Key has been named best beach in America by Tripadvisor.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 12 Aug. 2025
In the north of Kyoto is Arashiyama, famed for its lush bamboo groves.
—Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 11 Aug. 2025
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“Fame.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fame. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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