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

The complications of fame and adulthood hadn’t factored in yet. — Krystie Lee Yandoli, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026

Just last year, Nate Bargatze entered Emmys night as a peak-of-fame comedian, and ended the evening as the object of mass audience disgruntlement after a running joke about winners’ lengthy speeches taking money away from children in need fell flat. — Daniel D'addario, Variety, 19 Aug. 2026

The actress recalled growing up alongside Panettiere as young stars navigating fame. — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 19 Aug. 2026

Instant fame and all its trappings are something most people would love to marinate in, to soak up what almost always is fleeting adoration. — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026

Phrases Containing fame

• Hall of Fame