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
Her improbable success and unlikely downfall, and what her story says about belief and self-invention and fame, are in the lifeblood of Los Angeles.
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Carolyn Kellogg, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2025
The show became a sensation and brought fame to its young stars.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 23 Apr. 2025
The eight-episode debut season launched in November 2022, propelling Ortega to global fame and securing 12 Primetime Emmy nominations.
—Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
Joe finishes the manuscript Beck wrote in captivity and sends it to a publisher, giving her posthumous fame and success while pinning his crimes on Dr. Nicky.
—Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 23 Apr. 2025
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Carolyn Kellogg, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2025
The show became a sensation and brought fame to its young stars.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 23 Apr. 2025
The eight-episode debut season launched in November 2022, propelling Ortega to global fame and securing 12 Primetime Emmy nominations.
—Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
Joe finishes the manuscript Beck wrote in captivity and sends it to a publisher, giving her posthumous fame and success while pinning his crimes on Dr. Nicky.
—Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fame
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The musical, which first debuted in 1975, follows the two women who use their criminal notoriety to find fame in the Vaudeville circuit.—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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But Eldridge’s notoriety is mostly due to the fact that her soft, believable glam aesthetic transcends trends altogether.—
Jessica Ourisman,
Forbes.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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One regulatory crisis cost it tens of billions and its reputation.—
Alan Ohnsman,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Arriving with the reputation, in the 49ers eyes at least, of being the best edge-setter in college football, Williams looks forward to getting into the pass rush lab with Bosa and defensive line coach Kris Kocurek.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2025
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O’Donnell has since moved to Ireland, joining a growing number of celebrities who have moved internationally since President Donald Trump’s historic win.—
Jenny Goldsberry,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Apr. 2025
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The Cotswolds is a popular spot for U.K. celebrities to pick up a country estate.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
People.com,
22 Apr. 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 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 initiative is launching at a time when many nonprofit organizations are facing a steeper uphill climb with regard to resources and renown.—
Cathy Applefeld Olson,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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The governor, Pliny the Younger, would go on to some renown.—
John Blake,
CNN Money,
20 Apr. 2025
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“Fame.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fame. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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