1
a
: public estimation : reputation
b
: popular acclaim : renown
2
archaic
: rumor
Synonyms
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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Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 29 Apr. 2024
Dee Snider has been with his wife Suzette for over 45 years
Dee Snider rose to fame in the 1980s with his heavy metal band Twisted Sister, known for performing in makeup and bold, colorful costumes.
—Kaitlin Stevens, Peoplemag, 28 Apr. 2024
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Noun
Beckford rose to fame after a Ralph Lauren campaign in 1993.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 29 Apr. 2024
Dee Snider has been with his wife Suzette for over 45 years
Dee Snider rose to fame in the 1980s with his heavy metal band Twisted Sister, known for performing in makeup and bold, colorful costumes.
—Kaitlin Stevens, Peoplemag, 28 Apr. 2024
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“Fame.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fame. Accessed 3 May. 2024.
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