Synonyms of fame

fame

noun

ˈfām 

1

as in notoriety

the fact or state of being known to the public

many go to Hollywood in search of fame and fortune

Synonyms & Similar Words

• notoriety
• celebrity
• renown
• reputation
• popularity
• repute
• name
• reputability
• praise
• character
• stature
• honor
• status
• infamy
• prominence
• prestige
• stardom
• greatness
• recognition
• acclaim
• glory
• position
• rank
• distinction
• accolade
• eminence
• cachet
• adoration
• superstardom
• standing
• report
• visibility
• megastardom
• idolization
• preeminence
• laurels
• homage
• acknowledgment
• place
• kudos
• illustriousness
• mark
• note

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• obscurity
• oblivion
• anonymity
• shame
• disgrace
• ignominy
• disrepute
• dishonor
• odium
• opprobrium
• invisibility
• obscureness
• unpopularity
• inconspicuousness

2

as in reputation

overall quality as seen or judged by people in general

he has some fame locally as an honest antiques dealer

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reputation
• repute
• name
• notoriety
• report
• character
• rep
• odor
• mark
• renown
• credit
• honor
• note
• celebrity
• admiration
• image
• persona
• reverence
• regard

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• infamy
• shame
• disgrace
• dishonor
• disrepute
• reproach
• discredit
• odium
• ignominy
• opprobrium
• obloquy

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of fame

Finding the space felt like a full-circle moment for founder Ilan Delouis, of Connexion and Each x Other fame, as a Vionnet bracelet inspired his new brand’s logo. — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026

The ladder to fame, Lindsey Weber and Bobby Finger declare, is broken. — Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2026

From a middle-class Massachusetts family, Cook first took the mic in Boston as a teenager, skyrocketing to fame by the mid-2000s with a uniquely hands-on approach to building his fan base on MySpace. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2026

Jia wants Pingyao to remain a haven for cinephiles rather than a hall of fame. — Jenny S. Li, Variety, 27 Sep. 2026

Phrases Containing fame

• Hall of Fame