1
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
It was created by Fei-Fei Li of Stanford fame just this year.
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John Werner, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
Like many of her fellow teenage stars, Mendler parlayed television fame into pop stardom, scoring a handful of platinum records.
—ArsTechnica, 11 June 2025
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Brewer is currently working on revising the script previously written by Joe Robert Cole (Black Panther: Wakanda Forever) that tells the story of Calvin Broadus Jr.’s rise to fame as West Coast rap legend Snoop Dogg.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 10 June 2025
Earlier, Meloni rose to fame as criminal Chris Keller in the HBO prison drama Oz.
—Marc Berman, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
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John Werner, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
Like many of her fellow teenage stars, Mendler parlayed television fame into pop stardom, scoring a handful of platinum records.
—ArsTechnica, 11 June 2025
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Brewer is currently working on revising the script previously written by Joe Robert Cole (Black Panther: Wakanda Forever) that tells the story of Calvin Broadus Jr.’s rise to fame as West Coast rap legend Snoop Dogg.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 10 June 2025
Earlier, Meloni rose to fame as criminal Chris Keller in the HBO prison drama Oz.
—Marc Berman, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fame
Noun
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Owen gets a lot of notoriety, but Nick has been equally good.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
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Conflicting Opinions From Conflicting Figures Gaines gained notoriety for her fervent anti-trans views following a 5th-place finish at the NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
Noun
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Oakmont lived up to its reputation with a scoring average of 74.6 despite a course still relatively soft from rain and moderate wind that didn’t stick around for long.—
Doug Ferguson,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2025
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The result is faster closes, longer-term relationships and a reputation that draws the right clients to your agency.—
Drew McLellan,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
Noun
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Her post received an overwhelming amount of support from celebrities and fans alike, who applauded her for being so open.—
Stephanie Guerilus,
People.com,
8 June 2025
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The historic hotel, originally opened in 1911, has hosted numerous celebrities and dignitaries over the years.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
8 June 2025
Noun
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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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The rabbis, both of high repute, belong to different generations and display differing levels of stringency—the stricter is a grandfather; the other, his son-in-law, is more lenient but by no means lax.—
Judith Shulevitz,
The Atlantic,
16 Mar. 2025
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Despite Fox’s renown for torching opportunities, Rossiter and Fox worked hard to get labels’ attention in the ’90s, to no avail.—
Nate Rogers,
Vulture,
22 May 2025
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Hoping to capitalize on its renown, Vivienne Westwood staged its first bridal fashion show as part of Barcelona Bridal Fashion Week on Thursday.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Fame.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fame. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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