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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
While Tate hopes to tackle Jones’ life once more, he’s set to portray another musical icon, Berry Gordy, in the upcoming Michael Jackson biopic, Michael while Kendrick Sampson of Insecure fame will take on the role of Jones.
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Jessica Bennett, VIBE.com, 4 Nov. 2024
But fame and success brought unexpected challenges.
—Esther Kang, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024
Payne rose to fame as part of One Direction, the pop group formed by Simon Cowell on The X-Factor UK Season 7 in 2010 that also featured Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson and Zayn Malik.
—Caroline Frost, Deadline, 3 Nov. 2024
In vibrant sequences set to the beat of ace Japanese pop tunes of the times, Fukase and Yoko create stunning work that leads to exhibitions in New York and the fringes of fame.
—Richard Kuipers, Variety, 3 Nov. 2024
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Jessica Bennett, VIBE.com, 4 Nov. 2024
But fame and success brought unexpected challenges.
—Esther Kang, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024
Payne rose to fame as part of One Direction, the pop group formed by Simon Cowell on The X-Factor UK Season 7 in 2010 that also featured Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson and Zayn Malik.
—Caroline Frost, Deadline, 3 Nov. 2024
In vibrant sequences set to the beat of ace Japanese pop tunes of the times, Fukase and Yoko create stunning work that leads to exhibitions in New York and the fringes of fame.
—Richard Kuipers, Variety, 3 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fame
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Born Rodolfo Franklin, in Panama, DJ Clark Kent first found notoriety in late 1980s New York as a DJ for the Brooklyn rapper Dana Dane.Walden Green, Pitchfork, 26 Oct. 2024
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As a member of the Lonely Island, the musical trio that launched him to notoriety, Samberg highlighted how humor can come from emphasizing the right words.Esther Zuckerman, The Atlantic, 13 Oct. 2024
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The necklace has been worn at two British coronations and may contain diamonds from the infamous necklace at the heart of a scandal that tainted the reputation of Marie Antoinette, the last queen of France.Hannah Peart, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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The spike in homophobia and homophobic violence has led Ivorian gay communities and human rights groups to express concerns that the hostility could endanger the country's reputation for comparative tolerance.Tess Foley-Cox, theweek, 7 Nov. 2024
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News of Chigvintsev’s arrest ended what appeared to be a reality TV-style fairy-tale romance, involving the two celebrities.Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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The most powerful female celebrities are also doing their part.Maggie McGrath, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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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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Mann was aiming at his brother Heinrich, a novelist and an essayist of nearly equal renown, whose liberal politics led him to support Germany’s enemies, France and Britain.George Packer, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2024
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With a family pedigree steeped in food and hospitality, Boxer has been honing his craft from a young age, quickly gaining renown for his inventive takes on British cuisine at his other London locations like Brunswick House, Orasay and Below.Rooksana Hossenally, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
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“Fame.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fame. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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