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as in notoriety
the fact or state of being known to the public
many go to Hollywood in search of fame and fortune
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as in reputation
overall quality as seen or judged by people in general
he has some fame locally as an honest antiques dealer
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Recent Examples of fame
Beyond the design possibilities, Walshe said the venue offers another major advantage for someone with Swift's level of fame.
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Lauryn Overhultz , Larry Fink,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2026
But at the height of their acting fame, the sisters stepped away from the public eye.
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Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
Despite Mendoza’s collegiate accomplishments, immediate success in the NFL isn’t a given, something Raiders minority owner and future hall of fame quarterback Tom Brady knows.
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Trevor Woods,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Donors include oil executive Harold Hamm, the Waltons of Walmart fame, Kenneth Griffin, founder and CEO of Citadel, a hedge fund, and Burgum himself.
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CBS News,
1 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for fame
Lauryn Overhultz , Larry Fink,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2026
But at the height of their acting fame, the sisters stepped away from the public eye.
—
Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
Despite Mendoza’s collegiate accomplishments, immediate success in the NFL isn’t a given, something Raiders minority owner and future hall of fame quarterback Tom Brady knows.
—
Trevor Woods,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Donors include oil executive Harold Hamm, the Waltons of Walmart fame, Kenneth Griffin, founder and CEO of Citadel, a hedge fund, and Burgum himself.
—
CBS News,
1 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fame
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Prine had been working as a mailman, but Ebert’s review gave him enough notoriety to draw the attention of Kris Kristofferson and, later, Atlantic Records.
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And most recently, Doctorow gained notoriety for coining the term enshittification.
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Arie has a reputation of advocating for self-empowerment and social consciousness in her music, as well as being outspoken on race and cultural identity issues.
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If the job of a debut album is to introduce an artist to the world, while a sophomore album reinforces their reputation, then a third album offers a channel for artists to expand beyond the familiar tricks and peculiarities that shot them to fame in the first place.
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When King asked if the unnamed celebrity was the one, Brown didn't hesitate.
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While Terenzio believes secrecy is essential for any celebrity wedding, she isn't convinced Madison Square Garden would actually host Swift and Kelce's ceremony.
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Maybe that’s in free agency with Cooper Rush or Joshua Dobbs — the only veterans of any sort of repute still available — or in a trade or waiver claim.
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So others speculate and then the Heat somehow are the ones who get caught in the spin cycle of various insiders of various repute trying to sell Substack subscriptions or generate clicks or views.
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The first Raffles opened in Singapore in 1887, and the chain has gained worldwide renown for luxurious service with locations around the world.
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Fosdick had acquired renown as the author of a series of devotional books on prayer, faith, and service.
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“Fame.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fame. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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