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
Hall of Famer noun phrase

Examples of Hall of Fame in a Sentence

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One of my recent rants has been noting the trend of strong defense and non-Hall of Fame quarterbacks among recent Super Bowl teams. Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 15 June 2026 Hall of Fame moment looms Baker has the eighth-most wins of any manager in Major League Baseball history and is a likely Hall of Fame selection this fall, according to The Bee. Sacbee.com, 9 June 2026 Hall of Fame quarterback Tom Brady, now a broadcaster on Fox, became a 5% stakeholder in 2024. Dade Hayes, Deadline, 19 May 2026 Hall of Fame jockey Steve Cauthen is 66. Chicago Tribune, 1 May 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 26 Jun. 2026.

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