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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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
According to the series, Smith persuaded parents with promises that creating content and channels under her guidance would result in fame and fortune.
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Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 9 Apr. 2025
The show will begin with Groff as himself in 2025 before transporting audiences back to the 1950s and 1960s, when Darin rose to fame and became one of the music industry's biggest stars.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Broke is produced by a group including Russell and Vaughn, as well as the latter's longtime friend and Wild West Productions colleague Peter Billingsley, of A Christmas Story fame.
—Jen Juneau, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Rory McIlroy's daughter is finally starting to understand her dad's fame.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
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Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 9 Apr. 2025
The show will begin with Groff as himself in 2025 before transporting audiences back to the 1950s and 1960s, when Darin rose to fame and became one of the music industry's biggest stars.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Broke is produced by a group including Russell and Vaughn, as well as the latter's longtime friend and Wild West Productions colleague Peter Billingsley, of A Christmas Story fame.
—Jen Juneau, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Rory McIlroy's daughter is finally starting to understand her dad's fame.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fame
Noun
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Oz earned notoriety for his then-unorthodox views on medical treatment, such as allowing his patients to receive massage and spiritual interventions to help their recovery.—
Alice Park,
TIME,
13 Mar. 2025
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Canteen London, England Created by the team behind The Pelican and The Hero, Canteen has quickly gained notoriety.—
Rachel Dube,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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His reputation has been restored and reaffirmed at Villa, with a setup that enables him to concentrate on footballing matters and possess a level of oversight rarely seen among modern-day managers.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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Tagovailoa is still trending upwards from a developmental standpoint, but needs to shed his fragile reputation.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The message is clear, from designers, brands, fashion media, and celebrities alike: America’s mall brands are next up.—
Aamina Inayat Khan,
StyleCaster,
10 Apr. 2025
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And Adidas, Puma and even Reebok are also doubling down on their attempts to lure women, partnering with WNBA stars and other athletes and celebrities popular with females.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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The rabbis, both of high repute, belong to different generations and display differing levels of stringency—the stricter is a grandfather; the other, his son-in-law, is more lenient but by no means lax.—
Judith Shulevitz,
The Atlantic,
16 Mar. 2025
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Her voice, her public repute, and her dignity — the vanishings of which are all mostly self-steered.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
24 Oct. 2024
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Food and Drink Tochigi Prefecture’s agricultural renown takes center stage at each one of the property's four drinking and dining venues: the Japanese Restaurant, the Western-style Lakehouse, the Lobby Lounge, and the Bar.—
Paul Jebara,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Apr. 2025
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Her growing renown means that her major works are now far beyond the reach of most public museums to acquire.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Fame.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fame. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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