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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2
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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Add our favorite white pants to your cart, then keep scrolling for more stylish picks inspired by celebrities.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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People are fixating on celebrities of all kinds, accusing singers of body-positive anthems of being hypocritical, rolling their eyes at athletes promoting weight loss drugs and whispering about the thinness of their favorite movie stars.—
Sara Moniuszko,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
Noun
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Missing this balance, in the worst-case scenario, can damage brand reputations that took years to build.—
Karolyn Raphael,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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But a flurry of recent releases go one step further, tapping into brands that have built their reputations on sustainability.—
Sophie Benson,
Vogue,
28 May 2026
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“Fames.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fames. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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