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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James Mercadante, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
Siwa has teetered between niche fame and lucrative stardom for more than half her young life.
—Scottie Andrew, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2025
Gardenia Gardenias are famed for their fragrant flowers, which usually come with petals of pure white, but may bloom in shades of pink or red too.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Bad Influence unpacks Rockelle's case to expose the dark underbelly of child influencers and the adults who profit from their fame.
—James Mercadante, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
Siwa has teetered between niche fame and lucrative stardom for more than half her young life.
—Scottie Andrew, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
Verb
In one interview with Megadoc director Mike Figgis, Coppola mentions French director Jacques Tati, famed for directing Mon Oncle, the 1959 Oscar winner for best foreign language film, but who died in poverty in 1982.
—Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2025
Gardenia Gardenias are famed for their fragrant flowers, which usually come with petals of pure white, but may bloom in shades of pink or red too.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2025
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“Fame.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fame. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.
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