1
a
: public estimation : reputation
b
: popular acclaim : renown
2
archaic
: rumor
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Noun
He died at the height of his fame.
The book tells the story of her sudden rise to fame.
He gained fame as an actor.
She went to Hollywood seeking fame and fortune.
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Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024
Context: Cruz, who was first elected to the Senate in 2012, rose to fame in Congress as a staunch conservative.
—Tasha Tsiaperas, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
Madeline Fitzgerald, Quartz, 4 Nov. 2024
Topping the list is the vibrant quarter of Notre-Dame du Mont in Marseille, France, famed for its street art and nightlife.
—Francesca Street, CNN, 25 Sep. 2024
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Noun
In the case of Old Commonwealth, as with nearly every brand, the truth probably lands somewhere in the middle, but one thing is for sure—this whiskey can verifiably be traced back to Julian Van Winkle II of Pappy Van Winkle fame.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024
Context: Cruz, who was first elected to the Senate in 2012, rose to fame in Congress as a staunch conservative.
—Tasha Tsiaperas, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
Verb
And in Telluride, famed for its connections to the film and tech industries, the Four Seasons is constructing the city’s first hotel in more than 15 years.
—Madeline Fitzgerald, Quartz, 4 Nov. 2024
Topping the list is the vibrant quarter of Notre-Dame du Mont in Marseille, France, famed for its street art and nightlife.
—Francesca Street, CNN, 25 Sep. 2024
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“Fame.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fame. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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