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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Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 1 Feb. 2025
That sensational talent brought Dédé shockingly little fame in the world of American classical music.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Jan. 2025
Ron Grossman, Chicago Tribune, 2 Feb. 2025
The coast of Alabama Mobile, Alabama, is a historic, coastal city on scenic Mobile Bay, famed for fresh oysters and antebellum architecture.
—Jenny Adams, AFAR Media, 23 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Prior to entering the rehab facility, Willis rose to fame in the adult film industry in 2018 and starred in over 700 films.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 1 Feb. 2025
That sensational talent brought Dédé shockingly little fame in the world of American classical music.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Jan. 2025
Verb
The Chicago philanthropist Julius Rosenwald, famed for his generous aid to Blacks, limited his contribution to $100 annually.
—Ron Grossman, Chicago Tribune, 2 Feb. 2025
The coast of Alabama Mobile, Alabama, is a historic, coastal city on scenic Mobile Bay, famed for fresh oysters and antebellum architecture.
—Jenny Adams, AFAR Media, 23 Jan. 2025
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“Fame.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fame. Accessed 5 Feb. 2025.
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