claim to fame

noun phrase

: something that someone or something is famous for or that makes someone or something important or interesting

His claim to fame is the invention of the stapler.

The restaurant's claim to fame is its barbecue sauce.

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If Dallas’ claim to fame is its forward depth, those kinds of slumps are inexcusable. —

Dom Luszczyszyn, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025 MoviePass’s claim to fame was its unlimited plan, which in 2017 was advertised as a way for consumers to watch one movie per day for just $9.95 a month. —

William Gavin, Quartz, 8 Jan. 2025 And that lore may be the oarfish’s most notable claim to fame. —

Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2024 Peacock: plans start at $7.99 per month Peacock’s claim to fame is their huge selection of sports and movies, so anyone who has been dying to watch the latest soccer matches or football games will surely love a Peacock subscription. —

Christopher Murray, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for claim to fame

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