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
The 35-year-old Shah trained as a structural engineer and later gained modest fame as a rap artist, using his music to take on social issues and politics.
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ABC News, 27 Feb. 2026
In many mythologies the hero is a troubled character, and their stories can leave us with the sense that none of us would really want that kind of fame.
—Literary Hub, 27 Feb. 2026
Moynahan discovered her growing fame on the show in a very postmodern way.
—Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Feb. 2026
That was a kind of fame at that point that was virtually unprecedented, maybe only also with Elvis.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
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ABC News, 27 Feb. 2026
In many mythologies the hero is a troubled character, and their stories can leave us with the sense that none of us would really want that kind of fame.
—Literary Hub, 27 Feb. 2026
Moynahan discovered her growing fame on the show in a very postmodern way.
—Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Feb. 2026
That was a kind of fame at that point that was virtually unprecedented, maybe only also with Elvis.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fame
Noun
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Locals revelled in his notoriety.—
James Verini,
New Yorker,
2 Mar. 2026
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Neuralink’s work in that area gained notoriety after the company reportedly killed 1,500 animals in testing.—
Andrea Guzmán,
Austin American Statesman,
27 Feb. 2026
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Likewise, the gleaming curves of the Walt Disney Concert Hall cemented his reputation for turning civic institutions into works of art in their own right.—
David Sokol,
Architectural Digest,
4 Mar. 2026
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Over time, the remark evolved into a slogan that became shorthand for the Rangers’ reputation for lone, forceful law enforcement — a legacy that supporters celebrate and critics say oversimplifies a more complicated history.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
4 Mar. 2026
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Get your daily dose of entertainment news, celebrity updates, and what to watch with our EW Dispatch newsletter.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Feb. 2026
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In the world of celebrity chefs, that kind of dedication is rare.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2026
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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.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Feb. 2026
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Two other veteran Dutch managers of significant repute had been in the reckoning, one of them a former boss of Manchester United.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
19 Nov. 2025
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Deeply respected in the Hungarian art world, Maurer spent more than six decades working across printmaking, film, photography, performance, and painting before finally gaining international renown in the early 2010s.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
22 Feb. 2026
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As a state lawmaker, Kifowit won renown for her brave willingness to stand up against former House Speaker-now-felon Michael Madigan, going so far as to challenge him for speaker in 2020.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Fame.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fame. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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