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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Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 20 Jan. 2025
Key Facts Jake and Logan Paul, two brothers who rose to fame on social media and have since become a star boxer and wrestler, respectively, and endorsed Trump ahead of the election, were spotted with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman at the inauguration.
—Molly Bohannon, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
Lewis Nunn, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
The Manning brothers, whose father is famed former Saints quarterback Archie Manning, grew up just a few blocks over from the family’s current home, in a galleried Greek Revival house at 1420 First Street in the Garden District.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 15 Jan. 2025
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Noun
After Chloe shot to fame, the Clems continued feeding their YouTube following as family vloggers, uploading short clips of footage from the girls' day-to-day lives.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 20 Jan. 2025
Key Facts Jake and Logan Paul, two brothers who rose to fame on social media and have since become a star boxer and wrestler, respectively, and endorsed Trump ahead of the election, were spotted with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman at the inauguration.
—Molly Bohannon, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
Verb
Nestled on the rugged coast of North Cornwall, Tintagel is a seaside village famed for its dramatic cliffs, ancient ruins, and bygone-era comforts.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
The Manning brothers, whose father is famed former Saints quarterback Archie Manning, grew up just a few blocks over from the family’s current home, in a galleried Greek Revival house at 1420 First Street in the Garden District.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 15 Jan. 2025
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“Fame.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fame. Accessed 24 Jan. 2025.
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