1
a
: public estimation : reputation
b
: popular acclaim : renown
2
archaic
: rumor
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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Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 20 Mar. 2025
Missoma’s fame in celebrity circles comes at no surprise, as many stars have an enduring penchant for high-low jewelry styling.
—Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 20 Mar. 2025
Freya Drohan, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2025
Roatan, the largest of the Bay Islands just off the Honduran coast, is a popular tourist attraction and famed for its vibrant coral reefs.
—Joan Humberto Suazo, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Donnie Wahlberg of New Kids on the Block fame will host both shows, featuring performances by De La Soul, Deborah Cox, Lisa Lisa, Rakim, Tracie Spencer, Melba Moore, Raheem DeVaughn, Rakim and comedian Royale Watkins.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 20 Mar. 2025
Missoma’s fame in celebrity circles comes at no surprise, as many stars have an enduring penchant for high-low jewelry styling.
—Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 20 Mar. 2025
Verb
But there wasn’t a whole lot of time to dabble in the late-night hedonism the island is famed for.
—Freya Drohan, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2025
Roatan, the largest of the Bay Islands just off the Honduran coast, is a popular tourist attraction and famed for its vibrant coral reefs.
—Joan Humberto Suazo, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2025
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“Fame.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fame. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.
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