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
Sydney Sweeney, the 27-year-old actress who rose to fame with roles in the hit HBO series Euphoria and The White Lotus, isn’t known for making political statements.
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Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 8 Aug. 2025
Located on Beale Street, Memphis Music Hall of Fame is one of five halls of fame that Elvis graces.
—Korrin Bishop, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2025
The genre-bending rapper, who has long been revered for blending vulnerability and raw emotion into his music, is now offering an unflinching account of the mental health battles and drug addiction that nearly cost him his life—even at the height of his fame.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 7 Aug. 2025
But there’s nothing like a Netflix series to catapult someone to a new level of fame.
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 30 July 2025
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Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 8 Aug. 2025
Located on Beale Street, Memphis Music Hall of Fame is one of five halls of fame that Elvis graces.
—Korrin Bishop, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2025
The genre-bending rapper, who has long been revered for blending vulnerability and raw emotion into his music, is now offering an unflinching account of the mental health battles and drug addiction that nearly cost him his life—even at the height of his fame.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 7 Aug. 2025
But there’s nothing like a Netflix series to catapult someone to a new level of fame.
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 30 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fame
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In addition to its reporting on the NFL/NFLPA collusion case, the show also gained notoriety for its coverage of North Carolina head football coach Bill Belichick’s relationship with Jordon Hudson.—
Jason Clinkscales,
Sportico.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Jonas gained notoriety across Wall Street for being a longtime Tesla bull.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
4 Aug. 2025
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Smart founders understand how a solid PR strategy can both burnish a brand’s image in the moment and establish its reputation over time.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Learn from three expert instructors how to showcase your skills, build a stellar reputation, and create a digital presence that AI can't replicate.—
Gili Malinsky,
CNBC,
8 Aug. 2025
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Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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In 2015, Gawker published Epstein’s address book, which was full of names of celebrities and politicians.—
Kaitlyn Tiffany,
The Atlantic,
7 Aug. 2025
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Good design ranked among the top four characteristics industry professionals used to describe high-quality thought leadership—above speed to market and the repute of the author.—
Yogesh Shah,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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The most stinging repute came from China, which accused the U.S. of abandoning Haiti at a dire moment after helping set up its ruling transitional presidential council, now mired in controversy and credibility issues.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Apr. 2025
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The inaugural exhibition will foreground artists of global renown with strong ties to the region.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Gaining renown for decades as background vocalists for artists including Bob Dylan, Elvis, Isaac Hayes and Stevie Wonder, the sisters officially formed their own group a dozen years ago.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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“Fame.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fame. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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