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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Leena Tailor, HollywoodReporter, 26 Apr. 2025
Despite recently shooting to global fame, Labubu (who is a girl) has been a decade in the making.
—Chris Lau, CNN Money, 25 Apr. 2025
Chris Stokel-Walker, Wired News, 16 Apr. 2025
The section, organized by the French film critics’ union, is famed as a spot to find up-and-coming talent.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 14 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Jon’s been open about past struggles with anxiety and fame, but turned a pivotal point while competing alongside Harley, 51, in The Amazing Race in 2015.
—Leena Tailor, HollywoodReporter, 26 Apr. 2025
Despite recently shooting to global fame, Labubu (who is a girl) has been a decade in the making.
—Chris Lau, CNN Money, 25 Apr. 2025
Verb
The initials in its name is a reference to Dunhuang, a city once famed for its role in China’s ancient Silk Road trade route.
—Chris Stokel-Walker, Wired News, 16 Apr. 2025
The section, organized by the French film critics’ union, is famed as a spot to find up-and-coming talent.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 14 Apr. 2025
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“Fame.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fame. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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