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.

Examples of claim to fame in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

What makes Armenia’s claim to fame distinctive is its reliance on archaeology as much as viticulture. —Layne Randolph, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025

While the burgers are Town Topic’s claim to fame, Waite also touted the housemade chili, served soupy with ground beef and kidney beans with a side of saltine crackers. —Kansas City Star, 22 Aug. 2025

The claim to fame of this cotton, rayon, polyester and spandex blend was its ability to stretch and recover while also offering comfort and a soft hand — attributes that were novel at the time. —Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 18 Aug. 2025

Sijo’s FluffBase Eucalyptus pillow gets its claim to fame for its 100% Tencel lyocell cover that almost resembles something that’s spent time in the refrigerator—that’s how crisp and cool it’s made to feel. —Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 8 Aug. 2025

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