1
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
As his fame grew, so did the scrutiny around his weight.
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Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Many jazz legends came to fame in the neighborhood’s speakeasies and clubs.
—Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 10 Oct. 2025
In the United Kingdom, social media exacerbated this narrative, depriving Teasdale and Chambers of the necessary space to privately reckon with their sudden fame.
—Sophie Williams, Billboard, 10 Oct. 2025
Timbaland has risen to fame for his ability to be a forethinker and create music that’s consistently ahead of the times.
—Regina Cho, VIBE.com, 10 Oct. 2025
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Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Many jazz legends came to fame in the neighborhood’s speakeasies and clubs.
—Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 10 Oct. 2025
In the United Kingdom, social media exacerbated this narrative, depriving Teasdale and Chambers of the necessary space to privately reckon with their sudden fame.
—Sophie Williams, Billboard, 10 Oct. 2025
Timbaland has risen to fame for his ability to be a forethinker and create music that’s consistently ahead of the times.
—Regina Cho, VIBE.com, 10 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for fame
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fame
Noun
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Still, Wolking noted that the mansion’s notoriety helped attract buyers.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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The five-bedroom Dutch Colonial home, which was built in the 1920s, per House Beautiful, first gained notoriety as the subject of Jay Anson’s 1977 novel The Amityville Horror.—
Nicole Briese,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
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Created by law in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis, the bureau developed a reputation as an aggressive enforcer of fair-lending and consumer-protection laws.—
Andy Kroll,
New Yorker,
17 Oct. 2025
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Unconcerned by matters like health insurance and 401(k) contributions, her presence burnishes the reputation of the magazine as an arbiter of good taste.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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In addition to being functional, these waterproof boots are stylish, too(even celebrities like Kate Winslet appreciate a fall Chelsea boot).—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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Get your daily dose of entertainment news, celebrity updates, and what to watch with our EW Dispatch newsletter.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 Oct. 2025
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Since the first duffers teed off in 1924, this Scottish course has gained repute as one of the world’s top golf spots.—
Joe Yogerst,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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The rabbis, both of high repute, belong to different generations and display differing levels of stringency—the stricter is a grandfather; the other, his son-in-law, is more lenient but by no means lax.—
Judith Shulevitz,
The Atlantic,
16 Mar. 2025
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The hefty shoes were emblematic of the brand’s renown within streetwear circles, prized for its oversize outerwear, slogan knits and distressed jeans.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
4 Oct. 2025
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With the international renown of the kidnap and the constant pressure from Catriona’s father, Sir Broderick Grant (James Cosmo), the team take on the biggest challenge of their careers to date.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Fame.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fame. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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