Hall of Fame

noun phrase

Synonyms of Hall of Famenext
1
: a structure housing memorials to famous or illustrious individuals usually chosen by a group of electors
2
: a group of individuals in a particular category (such as a sport) who have been selected as particularly illustrious

Examples of Hall of Fame in a Sentence

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Hall of Fame wide receiver Randy Moss, who was in Minnesota this week as a guest of the Vikings, sat in on a position group meeting, spent time with players and watched both days of dual workouts with the Ravens. CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026 Hall of Fame quarterback Steve Young has two daughters, Summer and Laila, who've shined in the sport. ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026 The doc sees Anthony reflect on his life and legacy as he is inducted into the Hall of Fame, as well as his relationship with Kiyan, who is playing basketball for the Syracuse Orange. Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 23 June 2026 Davis was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2000 as the only non-performer to receive that honor at the time. Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for Hall of Fame

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1853, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of Hall of Fame was circa 1853

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“Hall of Fame.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Hall%20of%20Fame. Accessed 28 Aug. 2026.

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