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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fames
Noun
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The basics brand is known for their chic pointelle and is co-signed by Hailey Bieber, among other celebrities.—
Kaitlin Clapinski,
InStyle,
10 Jan. 2026
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One of the world's biggest globe-hopping celebrities has moved to Atlanta, and CBS News Atlanta has a sneak peek at his arrival.—
Brian Unger,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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This was the era when the clubs’ modern reputations were established and both centred on, in today’s football language, methodology.—
Michael Walker,
New York Times,
15 Jan. 2026
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Washington’s Gulf allies — including several of Iran’s own rivals — have also pushed against a US military intervention, warning that the ripple effects would undermine regional security and damage their reputations as havens for foreign capital, The New York Times reported.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Fames.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fames. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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