1
as in celebrities
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 reputations
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 fames
Suddenly, sparks and fames violently erupted, scorching nearby seats and sending smoke billowing.
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Aaron Cooper, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2025
Aaron Cooper, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2025
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There were 3,000 people on the plaza at the June 18 Obama Presidential Center grand opening ceremony, with almost too many celebrities to count.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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While celebrities tend to promote their upcoming projects, at its core, the show is a lighthearted conversation that has inspired viral memes and GIFs.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
19 June 2026
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Across both sides of the state line, several districts have built reputations for strong academics, robust extracurriculars and the kind of community feel that draws families in and keeps them.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
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The June 2019 announcement underscored the banks’ reputations for trust, transparency and honesty, BB&T chief digital client experience officer Dontá Wilson told The Charlotte Observer at the time.—
Claire Harutunian,
Charlotte Observer,
15 June 2026
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“Fames.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fames. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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