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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
Navigating life, love and fame The intrigue around artist couples spans generations.
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Zoe Whitfield, CNN, 20 Mar. 2025
The next day’s paper ran a front-page picture and story, the buck’s fame grew, and a stream of visitors began to arrive for a look at him.
—Horace R. Hinkley, Outdoor Life, 19 Mar. 2025
Despite her father's fame, Aiyanna has mainly lived out of the public eye.
—Emily Weaver, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025
The question is whether Lotus fame will rekindle international attention and propel the Full Moon Party back to its sybaritic former glory.
—Charlie Campbell, TIME, 17 Mar. 2025
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Zoe Whitfield, CNN, 20 Mar. 2025
The next day’s paper ran a front-page picture and story, the buck’s fame grew, and a stream of visitors began to arrive for a look at him.
—Horace R. Hinkley, Outdoor Life, 19 Mar. 2025
Despite her father's fame, Aiyanna has mainly lived out of the public eye.
—Emily Weaver, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025
The question is whether Lotus fame will rekindle international attention and propel the Full Moon Party back to its sybaritic former glory.
—Charlie Campbell, TIME, 17 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fame
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Prince, who is the brother of US President Donald Trump’s former Education Secretary Betsy DeVos, founded Blackwater, which gained notoriety in 2007 during the Iraq War, when its private contractors opened fire in Baghdad’s Nisour Square, killing 17 Iraqi civilians.—
Michael Rios,
CNN,
12 Mar. 2025
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Canteen London, England Created by the team behind The Pelican and The Hero, Canteen has quickly gained notoriety.—
Rachel Dube,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Trump, Musk’s biggest political ally, and his administration seem to be taking it on themselves to protect the brand’s reputation.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN,
20 Mar. 2025
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Providers can enforce access controls, while AI can confirm service reputation through on-ledger trust scores.—
Evan J. Schwartz,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer , from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.—
Randee Dawn,
People.com,
17 Mar. 2025
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But senators grilled the celebrity doctor on his record.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA TODAY,
17 Mar. 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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Winfrey and Goldberg, ages 71 and 69, were presenting themselves as political avatars rather than the companionable media figures of their first renown.—
Armond White,
National Review,
7 Mar. 2025
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Tyson last fought a sanctioned fight in 2005 , losing a sixth-round TKO to gigantic Irishman Kevin McBride, a fighter of little renown beyond that win.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
10 Jan. 2025
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“Fame.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fame. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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