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 family rose to fame for their reality TV show Chrisley Knows Best, which aired for 10 seasons from 2014 to 2023.
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Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
The fame of Estevez, Ringwald and the others seemed almost predestined, Meyer says.
—Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 30 May 2025
While Sadie Sink rose to fame in Netflix’s Stranger Things, her roots are in the theater.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 29 May 2025
But before appearing for Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final, the fame of a 24-year-old winger may have eclipsed them all.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 29 May 2025
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Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
The fame of Estevez, Ringwald and the others seemed almost predestined, Meyer says.
—Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 30 May 2025
While Sadie Sink rose to fame in Netflix’s Stranger Things, her roots are in the theater.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 29 May 2025
But before appearing for Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final, the fame of a 24-year-old winger may have eclipsed them all.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fame
Noun
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Owen gets a lot of notoriety, but Nick has been equally good.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
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Conflicting Opinions From Conflicting Figures Gaines gained notoriety for her fervent anti-trans views following a 5th-place finish at the NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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For a time, Central Connecticut lived up to its reputation as one of the top hitting teams in college baseball, but was ultimately outslugged by Auburn,shut down by NC State and ousted from the NCAA Tournament on Saturday.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
31 May 2025
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With its reputation as a culinary destination solidified, the InterContinental Danang just opened another ambitious fine-dining restaurant, Tingara.—
Liz Provencher,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2025
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People are not buying our cars because a celebrity is driving it.—
Morgan Korn,
ABC News,
8 June 2025
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The historic hotel, originally opened in 1911, has hosted numerous celebrities and dignitaries over the years.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
8 June 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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Despite Fox’s renown for torching opportunities, Rossiter and Fox worked hard to get labels’ attention in the ’90s, to no avail.—
Nate Rogers,
Vulture,
22 May 2025
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Hoping to capitalize on its renown, Vivienne Westwood staged its first bridal fashion show as part of Barcelona Bridal Fashion Week on Thursday.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Fame.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fame. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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