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

Hilton rose to fame in the early 2000s blogging about celebrities’ personal lives and other entertainment news. — Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 6 Aug. 2026

Good Will Hunting nabbed both Matt Damon and Ben Affleck Oscars for Best Original Screenplay and shot them both out of a cannon into a new level of fame—but the two men were broke after making the 1997 film, Damon said in a new interview. — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 6 Aug. 2026

And there always seems to be someone—a new young actor, model, musician, influencer—available for scrutiny, whose apparent speedrun to fame becomes ground for conspiratorial investigation. — Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 5 Aug. 2026

One of the most unnerving aspects of the case is the sheer number of people who witnessed Rivas Hernandez spending significant time with Burke as his fame exploded. — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2026

Phrases Containing fame

• Hall of Fame