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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Michael Rios, CNN Money, 7 June 2026
It wasn’t paid advertising or viral fame that catapulted her success—Sheehan credits her growth to word-of-mouth buzz.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 7 June 2026
Mustafa Qadri, CNN Money, 1 June 2026
Oden was famed for his barbecue, too.
—Julio Ojeda-Zapata, Twin Cities, 31 May 2026
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Noun
The ‘Mexican Wave’ A ritual performed in sporting events around the world today, the wave owes much of its fame to Mexico, even if it may not have been invented here.
—Michael Rios, CNN Money, 7 June 2026
It wasn’t paid advertising or viral fame that catapulted her success—Sheehan credits her growth to word-of-mouth buzz.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 7 June 2026
Verb
Despite the less than flattering comparison, the peninsula remains a massive tourist draw, famed for its clear water and long, sandy beaches.
—Mustafa Qadri, CNN Money, 1 June 2026
Oden was famed for his barbecue, too.
—Julio Ojeda-Zapata, Twin Cities, 31 May 2026
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“Fame.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fame. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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