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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
In August 2024, Cyrus and Hannah made Disney history when Cyrus was inducted into the Disney Legends hall of fame, becoming the youngest person to receive the honor.
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Edward Segarra, USA Today, 29 July 2025
Other notable clients include Goodfellas scribe Nick Pileggi, Joe Exotic (of Tiger King fame) and professional wrestlers Chris Jericho and Jack Perry, to name just a few.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 28 July 2025
While most of the sequel's cast are single, both Prinze Jr. and Hewitt have proven that Hollywood fame doesn't have to get in the way of finding true love.
—Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 19 July 2025
This wealthy municipality west of Lisbon was a turn-of-the-century haunt for aristocrats in search of its therapeutic thermal waters, before finding wartime fame in the 1940s as a den of espionage on both sides thanks to Portugal’s neutrality.
—Zoë Dare Hall, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
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Edward Segarra, USA Today, 29 July 2025
Other notable clients include Goodfellas scribe Nick Pileggi, Joe Exotic (of Tiger King fame) and professional wrestlers Chris Jericho and Jack Perry, to name just a few.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 28 July 2025
While most of the sequel's cast are single, both Prinze Jr. and Hewitt have proven that Hollywood fame doesn't have to get in the way of finding true love.
—Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 19 July 2025
This wealthy municipality west of Lisbon was a turn-of-the-century haunt for aristocrats in search of its therapeutic thermal waters, before finding wartime fame in the 1940s as a den of espionage on both sides thanks to Portugal’s neutrality.
—Zoë Dare Hall, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fame
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Lou Thesz, who began his career in the 1930s, played a pioneering role in professional wrestling gaining notoriety.—
Mark LaSota,
Forbes.com,
27 July 2025
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At his brother’s funeral at San Jose Municipal Rose Garden on May 3, 2004, Richard Tillman gained notoriety with a profane and hostile eulogy for his brother.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
22 July 2025
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Patrick was a freshman state senator at the time, and he was elected to that office with the reputation of a showman.—
John C. Moritz,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Cutting deeply into operational muscle damages brand reputation and customer retention, which costs more in the long term.—
David Earl,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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Also an elite golfer, Pavelski had an opportunity to kiss a trophy on Sunday, when he was presented with a crystal chalice after a walk-off eagle gave him first place at the 2025 American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament.—
Carol Schram,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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The series takes a group of celebrities to the Bahamas – the shark capital of the world – and tasks them with diving with a different species of shark, with the breeds getting bigger and more dangerous each time.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
14 July 2025
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Good design ranked among the top four characteristics industry professionals used to describe high-quality thought leadership—above speed to market and the repute of the author.—
Yogesh Shah,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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The most stinging repute came from China, which accused the U.S. of abandoning Haiti at a dire moment after helping set up its ruling transitional presidential council, now mired in controversy and credibility issues.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Apr. 2025
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However, successful alums highlight the sustainable renown that could be mirrored in the program's future.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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Later European aristocrats came to holiday; in the 1920s, Elizabeth von Arnim’s best-selling novel, Enchanted April, gave the burgeoning resort a widespread renown.—
Catherine Sabino,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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“Fame.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fame. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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