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
  • Maybe this is a good lesson for celebrities to do a following check, in case one of their fan accounts went rogue.
    — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Its primary vehicle to sell ads is its Noovie pre-show which is hosted by former Today correspondent Maria Menounos and features movie trivia, junket-style interviews with celebrities and Hollywood flashback moments mixed in with commercials.
    — Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 21 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • All in with our ideas, our finances, our reputations and our relationships with customers.
    — Jerry Bobb, Forbes.com, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Yet what follows is an extended list of ethical sins, with a focus on the sins of abusive speech, such as slandering, slurring, slighting and smearing the reputations of others.
    — Reuven Kimelman, The Conversation, 18 Sep. 2026

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“Fames.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fames. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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