Examples of fame in a Sentence
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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Sydney Goh, CNBC, 29 Mar. 2026
But what was once a distant dream is now coming true for more and more authors, all up and down the ladder of literary fame and prestige.
—Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2026
Steve Metsch, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany This scenic Bavarian town hosted the 1936 Winter Olympics and is famed for its thrilling winter sports, said Vogue.
—Irenie Forshaw, TheWeek, 24 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Hybe owns the band’s record label, Big Hit Music, which brought BTS to international fame after the release of their first album in 2013.
—Sydney Goh, CNBC, 29 Mar. 2026
But what was once a distant dream is now coming true for more and more authors, all up and down the ladder of literary fame and prestige.
—Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2026
Verb
The basketball team famed for its three-peat — winning a championship three straight years — has some company.
—Steve Metsch, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany This scenic Bavarian town hosted the 1936 Winter Olympics and is famed for its thrilling winter sports, said Vogue.
—Irenie Forshaw, TheWeek, 24 Mar. 2026
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“Fame.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fame. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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