fames

plural of fame

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of fames The sports’ fighters who were also winners can be found in their respective hall of fames. Gary Franks, Hartford Courant, 24 Aug. 2026 Suddenly, sparks and fames violently erupted, scorching nearby seats and sending smoke billowing. Aaron Cooper, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fames
Noun
  • Some of the company’s most likable commercials in the past have relied on celebrities, according to iSpot, including Hart.
    Brian Steinberg, Variety, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The immersive show blows away celebrities, fans like a Kansas tornado in VegasNeed a news break?
    Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Casual comments that harm former colleagues and employers do not disappear when the following day’s newspapers are thrown in the bin, yet hang around forever to cause untold damage to all referees’ reputations.
    Graham Scott, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Parents and students compare acceptance rates, school reputations and famous alumni while trying to figure out which colleges deserve a spot on the application list.
    Jason St. Angelo, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026

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“Fames.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fames. Accessed 7 Sep. 2026.

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