fame

noun

ˈfām How to pronounce fame (audio)
Definition of famenext
1
as in notoriety
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 reputation
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 fame The Manchester City striker shot to global fame during the World Cup as his humor and charm captivated audiences, and Norway’s national team reached the quarterfinals for the first time. — Stella Canino-Quiñones, Washington Post, 13 Aug. 2026 Dudamel’s fame, moreover, alerted the classical music world around the globe to the rich talent El Sistema has produced. — Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026 Davis shot to fame in The Office, with a nation cheering on her will-they-won’t-they relationship with Tim Canterbury (Martin Freeman). — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 12 Aug. 2026 Flagrant fouls and technical fouls come with fines owed to the league, but Cunningham is aware that her viral fame is worth more than the cost of those penalties. — Kase Wickman, Vanity Fair, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fame
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fame
  1. notoriety
  2. reputation
  3. celebrity
  4. repute
  5. renown
Noun
  • Still, nearly two years after Mangione’s shooting set off a far-reaching conversation about the healthcare industry and political violence and garnered him global notoriety, Karen Agnifilo’s own announcement to the judge landed with real gravity.
    — Dan Adler, Vanity Fair, 14 Aug. 2026
  • As for whether the notoriety felt scary or overwhelming at any point, Cooper credited his mom for looking after him.
    — Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of notoriety
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  • Maeda has earned a reputation for relentless pressing and work rate.
    — Cerys Jones, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Dulcich, who has a reputation as a pass catcher, delivered some impressive blocks, as did rookie tight end Will Kacmarek.
    — Omar Kelly August 15, Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of reputation
Noun
  • In the time since her sudden death, celebrities publicly mourning include Viola Davis, Selma Blair, and Rosie O’Donnell.
    — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 18 Aug. 2026
  • But that enchantment began long before the beach clubs and celebrity sightings.
    — Lanie Goodman, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of celebrity
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  • Petviashvili’s repute has grown steadily since her early debut.
    — The Editors of ARTnews, ARTnews.com, 28 July 2026
  • Maybe that’s in free agency with Cooper Rush or Joshua Dobbs — the only veterans of any sort of repute still available — or in a trade or waiver claim.
    — Zack Rosenblatt, New York Times, 25 June 2026
Definition of repute
Noun
  • Early shows from talents who went on to widespread renown got preference, as did underexposed perspectives and anything that stretched or experimented with the episodic medium.
    — Judy Berman, Time, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Still, only one person became a celluloid legend from Universal’s gambit — and that person wasn’t Carlos Villarias, who outlived Lugosi by two decades yet never achieved anything like the same renown.
    — Dennis Harvey, Variety, 31 July 2026
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