1
a
: public estimation : reputation
b
: popular acclaim : renown
2
archaic
: rumor
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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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Amber Roberson, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
In the years since, the mythical version of Gypsy’s mother has eclipsed Gypsy’s own fame.
—Helen Shaw, The New Yorker, 21 Dec. 2024
Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
Lenovo laptops are famed for their keyboard quality, but the ThinkPad X1 Carbon has a lot more going for it than that, especially at a whopping 61% Cyber Monday discount.
—K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 2 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Read more about Taylor Swift's meteoric rise to fame and the movement that was the Eras tour here.
—Amber Roberson, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
In the years since, the mythical version of Gypsy’s mother has eclipsed Gypsy’s own fame.
—Helen Shaw, The New Yorker, 21 Dec. 2024
Verb
Now, the cosmic display – famed for its strong, bright and consistent fireballs – is reaching its peak activity for the year Thursday and Friday.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
Lenovo laptops are famed for their keyboard quality, but the ThinkPad X1 Carbon has a lot more going for it than that, especially at a whopping 61% Cyber Monday discount.
—K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 2 Dec. 2024
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“Fame.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fame. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.
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