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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Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 14 Nov. 2025
The three brothers have been open about the rifts that grew between them in the earlier days of fame that led them to pursue solo careers.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 14 Nov. 2025
Jason Ma, Fortune, 15 Nov. 2025
Solvang, located between Los Angeles and San Francisco on the Central Coast, is famed for its Danish heritage, artsy atmosphere, and cozy Christmas vibes come the holiday season.
—Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 14 Nov. 2025
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Noun
In some ways, the film is a reflection on the changing nature of fame, charting how the hotel evolved to meet the needs of its clientele from the ’60s to today.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 14 Nov. 2025
The three brothers have been open about the rifts that grew between them in the earlier days of fame that led them to pursue solo careers.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 14 Nov. 2025
Verb
A little over an hour’s drive northeast from Naples is Benevento, a sleepy hilltop town of 55,000 people famed for its ancient Roman theater and Aglianico red wine.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 15 Nov. 2025
Solvang, located between Los Angeles and San Francisco on the Central Coast, is famed for its Danish heritage, artsy atmosphere, and cozy Christmas vibes come the holiday season.
—Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 14 Nov. 2025
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“Fame.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fame. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
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