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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Their growing fame can sometimes result in tricky internal politics.
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It was famed British actor Laurence Olivier who encouraged Hopkins to pursue mental health therapy and see a psychiatrist.
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Noun
But in today’s world of digital creators, those seeking fame face competition in a way Khan’s generation never could have imagined.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2025
Their growing fame can sometimes result in tricky internal politics.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 8 Nov. 2025
Verb
Beşiktaş and Nişantaşı Down by the water on the European Bosphorus shore, just a short walk from Dolmabahçe Palace, Beşiktaş is a rowdy neighborhood famed for its passionate support of the local football team and plethora of pubs.
—Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 8 Nov. 2025
It was famed British actor Laurence Olivier who encouraged Hopkins to pursue mental health therapy and see a psychiatrist.
—Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2025
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“Fame.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fame. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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