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
Kirk, an outspoken Christian conservative, often stoked flames of divisiveness during his rise to fame and political influence.
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Enrique Limón, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
Just a few months after Moo Deng's birth, a female pygmy calf named Haggis claimed social media fame.
—Sarah Scanlan, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
State and federal prosecutors say Oren, Alon Alexander and Tal Alexander used their fame and wealth to lure women to their Miami Beach and New York apartments and on trips to other cities, even out of the country.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
Scream star Mason Gooding, Ariel Winter of Modern Family fame, Tyler Alvarez of American Vandal, Francesca Noel of Goosebumps and Suzanne Cryer of Silicon Valley round out the cast.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 12 Sep. 2025
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Enrique Limón, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
Just a few months after Moo Deng's birth, a female pygmy calf named Haggis claimed social media fame.
—Sarah Scanlan, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
State and federal prosecutors say Oren, Alon Alexander and Tal Alexander used their fame and wealth to lure women to their Miami Beach and New York apartments and on trips to other cities, even out of the country.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
Scream star Mason Gooding, Ariel Winter of Modern Family fame, Tyler Alvarez of American Vandal, Francesca Noel of Goosebumps and Suzanne Cryer of Silicon Valley round out the cast.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 12 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fame
Noun
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Fyre Festival gained notoriety in 2017, when a Caribbean music and culture festival led by Billy McFarland went awry.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
17 Sep. 2025
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On the surface, Charlie Kirk had a very different, more traditional path to online notoriety.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This shift would prove extremely successful in bolstering Turning Point’s reputation.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
20 Sep. 2025
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However, during his 4 1/2 tenure, his reputation with Rangers fans and the media was strained at times.—
Taylor Millard,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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As author Andy McCullough wrote in his brilliant book on Kershaw, the future Hall of Famer is the last of his kind and views greatness as a burden instead of an invitation to indulge in the excesses of celebrity.—
Wayne G. McDonnell,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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Outside the hotel, a crowd had gathered behind barricades, waiting to catch a glimpse of celebrities on their way to the gala.—
Ana Karina Zatarain,
New Yorker,
19 Sep. 2025
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Since the first duffers teed off in 1924, this Scottish course has gained repute as one of the world’s top golf spots.—
Joe Yogerst,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 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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There are a lot of reasons for this dynastic recent past, of course, and for the Chiefs’ increasingly world-wide renown.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
4 Sep. 2025
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This is realistic talk from any FCS coach who faces an FBS program of this renown with vastly superior facilities, financial backing and decades of tradition at the highest level of the sport.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Fame.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fame. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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