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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
Beyond the design possibilities, Walshe said the venue offers another major advantage for someone with Swift's level of fame.
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Lauryn Overhultz , Larry Fink,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2026
But at the height of their acting fame, the sisters stepped away from the public eye.
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Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
Despite Mendoza’s collegiate accomplishments, immediate success in the NFL isn’t a given, something Raiders minority owner and future hall of fame quarterback Tom Brady knows.
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Trevor Woods,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Donors include oil executive Harold Hamm, the Waltons of Walmart fame, Kenneth Griffin, founder and CEO of Citadel, a hedge fund, and Burgum himself.
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CBS News,
1 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for fame
Lauryn Overhultz , Larry Fink,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2026
But at the height of their acting fame, the sisters stepped away from the public eye.
—
Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
Despite Mendoza’s collegiate accomplishments, immediate success in the NFL isn’t a given, something Raiders minority owner and future hall of fame quarterback Tom Brady knows.
—
Trevor Woods,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Donors include oil executive Harold Hamm, the Waltons of Walmart fame, Kenneth Griffin, founder and CEO of Citadel, a hedge fund, and Burgum himself.
—
CBS News,
1 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fame
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Kiros first gained online notoriety for being fired by her law firm in New York after writing a letter sharply critical of Israel in November 2023.
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In the late 1970s, Brass entered a new phase and gained fresh notoriety with cult historical-erotic films Salon Kitty (1976) and Caligula (1979) as well as The Key (1983), a free adaptation of a novel by Tanizaki Jun’ichirō.
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Shenzhen already has a reputation as one of China's major technology hubs.
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Orange cats have a reputation for silly behavior and outlandish antics, but the science doesn't back that up.
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When King asked if the unnamed celebrity was the one, Brown didn't hesitate.
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While Terenzio believes secrecy is essential for any celebrity wedding, she isn't convinced Madison Square Garden would actually host Swift and Kelce's ceremony.
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Maybe that’s in free agency with Cooper Rush or Joshua Dobbs — the only veterans of any sort of repute still available — or in a trade or waiver claim.
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So others speculate and then the Heat somehow are the ones who get caught in the spin cycle of various insiders of various repute trying to sell Substack subscriptions or generate clicks or views.
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Branded as Princeton research, the paper’s influence continued to expand, boosting the university program’s renown and Pacala and Socolow’s stature.
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The first Raffles opened in Singapore in 1887, and the chain has gained worldwide renown for luxurious service with locations around the world.
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“Fame.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fame. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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