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as in notoriety
the fact or state of being known to the public
many go to Hollywood in search of fame and fortune
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as in reputation
overall quality as seen or judged by people in general
he has some fame locally as an honest antiques dealer
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Recent Examples of fame
The Wolverine actor and Younger actress both gained fame from previous projects prior to their first collaboration in 2020.
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Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
The musician has been vocal about the mental health struggles fame brings.
—Vivian Kwarm, New York Daily News, 6 Jan. 2025
Founded in 1993 by Huang and two other engineers, Nvidia spent much of its existence best known for its video games graphics business before rising to fame as the face of the 2020s AI boom.
—Derek Saul, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Smith rose to fame as a rapper and star of the ’90s sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, and became one of the world’s biggest movie stars, doing films such as Independence Day (1996) and Men in Black (1997).
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Jan. 2025
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Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
The musician has been vocal about the mental health struggles fame brings.
—Vivian Kwarm, New York Daily News, 6 Jan. 2025
Founded in 1993 by Huang and two other engineers, Nvidia spent much of its existence best known for its video games graphics business before rising to fame as the face of the 2020s AI boom.
—Derek Saul, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Smith rose to fame as a rapper and star of the ’90s sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, and became one of the world’s biggest movie stars, doing films such as Independence Day (1996) and Men in Black (1997).
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fame
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As Watch Duty gains notoriety, some have speculated whether or not the company will stay a nonprofit.Nicole Fell, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Jan. 2025
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The Edge of Lowry gained international notoriety this fall after a viral video of armed men forcing their way into apartments caught the attention of President-elect Donald Trump.Katie Langford, The Denver Post, 13 Jan. 2025
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Remember that a few ownership groups have carried reputations in the past for pinching pennies.Harman Dayal, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
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As an award-winning artist celebrated for his rock songwriting, Coons has built a reputation for crafting music that resonates across generations.SPIN Contributor, SPIN, 7 Jan. 2025
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Other celebrities featured in the Barbie Music Collector Series include Gloria Estevan, David Bowie, Elvis Presley, Elton John, and Stevie Nicks.Essence, Essence, 16 Jan. 2025
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State of play: This year's schedule includes concerts, a wine showcase, mariachi competition, pigeon show and celebrity goat milking.Tasha Tsiaperas, Axios, 16 Jan. 2025
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Her voice, her public repute, and her dignity — the vanishings of which are all mostly self-steered.Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2024
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The long-term leasing of NNN and the fact that they are commonly leased to reliable tenants of repute minimizes the risk of default and promotes a dependable revenue stream.Sudhir Pai, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
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Jamie Lee Curtis costars in a touching drama about a Las Vegas dancer facing a final curtain call Comments Pamela Anderson’s career has brought her great renown, which perhaps is just a polite way of saying great notoriety.Tom Gliatto, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025
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Through nearly five years at Caesars, Michael gained national renown and established his name in the industry.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Fame.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fame. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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