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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Lexi Lane, PEOPLE, 10 May 2026
More than fame or a microphone, the vivacious entertainer hopes her daughter finds a worthwhile sense of purpose.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 10 May 2026
Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 11 May 2026
This small Michigan town is located about 30 miles southwest of Copper Harbor at the very tip of the Keweenaw Peninsula, famed for its rugged beauty and Lake Superior shores.
—Katy Spratte Joyce, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026
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Noun
The reality star, 43, first rose to fame as a cast member on Jersey Shore in 2009.
—Lexi Lane, PEOPLE, 10 May 2026
More than fame or a microphone, the vivacious entertainer hopes her daughter finds a worthwhile sense of purpose.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 10 May 2026
Verb
Baker is an iconic figure of the Jazz Age, famed for her doe eyes, striking bob and dancing style.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 11 May 2026
This small Michigan town is located about 30 miles southwest of Copper Harbor at the very tip of the Keweenaw Peninsula, famed for its rugged beauty and Lake Superior shores.
—Katy Spratte Joyce, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026
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“Fame.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fame. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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