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
Her fame, business savvy and talent has lead her to founding Parkwood Entertainment, Ivy Park, Cécred, and SirDavis.
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Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 7 Feb. 2025
Harris’s portraits of celebrities such as Lena Horne, Muhammad Ali, and Jackie Robinson are noted for their reflective or dryly humorous tone, revealing new aspects of fame.
—Robert Alan Grand, ARTnews.com, 7 Feb. 2025
Tekashi 6ix9ine gained fame for his distinctive style and also his legal issues.
—Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
The couple, who were high school sweethearts and rose to fame documenting their love story and family life online, have amassed 5.3 million followers on their joint TikTok account.
—Charles Trepany, USA TODAY, 6 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fame
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Some of Neville’s uber-famous peers, such as Beckham and Gerard Pique, have used their notoriety and business acumen to become real players in the sports industry.—
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Jack the Ripper gained notoriety from widespread media coverage of the unsolved killings.—
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This dual system significantly reduces inaccuracies and upholds the agency’s reputation for reliability.—
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According to Stacy, the company’s reputation and extensive experience have given them the ability to alleviate any stress or hassles for the homeowner.—
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At the popular Burger Bash, meat lovers gathered under a tent on the sands of South Beach to sample the offerings and vote for their favorites, while a panel of celebrity judges chose their own winner.—
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People and Audi are hosting the afterparty with beats by celebrity DJ Michelle Pesce.—
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Her voice, her public repute, and her dignity — the vanishings of which are all mostly self-steered.—
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The long-term leasing of NNN and the fact that they are commonly leased to reliable tenants of repute minimizes the risk of default and promotes a dependable revenue stream.—
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Hill acknowledges that despite Stewart’s renown, the project has not been an easy sell.—
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At an Austrian spa, Mahler-Werfel embarked on an affair with Gropius, who had yet to win renown as an architect.—
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“Fame.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fame. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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