1
a
: public estimation : reputation
b
: popular acclaim : renown
2
archaic
: rumor
Synonyms
Examples of fame in a Sentence
Noun
He died at the height of his fame.
The book tells the story of her sudden rise to fame.
He gained fame as an actor.
She went to Hollywood seeking fame and fortune.
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Chloe Berger, Fortune, 5 Apr. 2024
With stunning big band orchestration and arrangements, Bailar is a testament to the Latin flavor and star power of Tito Puente’s goddaughter, who rose to fame in the early ’80s as Prince’s percussionist.
—Griselda Flores, Billboard, 5 Apr. 2024
Authenticity and personal narrative have long been a part of the fame machine, and performing authenticity is a razors-edge walk for anyone in the spotlight.
—Alex Zaragoza, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2024
One who combines a commitment to craft, a disinterest in fame, a banked sense of danger and a natural charisma?
—Ty Burr, Washington Post, 3 Apr. 2024
Sister property to the stylish Hotel Julien, this serene 44-room enclave offers a wellness space with an outdoor swimming pond and a restaurant overseen by chef Nick Brill of The Jane fame.
—Mary Winston Nicklin, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2024
That fame turned on its head in late 2022, after rival Binance suddenly walked back on a deal to buy FTX and as investors grew suspicious of the exchange.
—Brian Bushard, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
The discovery helped vault Thorn to greater fame than before—and established him as the expert on almost any question about the game.
—Frederic J. Frommer, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Mar. 2024
In addition to the team’s headquarters and a hall of fame, The Star’s centerpiece is the indoor, 12,000-seat stadium known as the Ford Center — the automaker bought the naming rights.
—Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, 22 Mar. 2024
Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2024
One distinguished member of the crowd was famed British aviatrix, Lady Mary Heath who had heard of their historic flight and came to see it for herself.
—Richard Selcer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2024
From the archives: Richard Serra's towering steel art 08:43
FROM THE ARCHIVES: Richard Serra's towering steel art (Video)
Artist and sculptor Richard Serra, famed for making large-scale artworks from giant curved walls of steel, died Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at the age of 85.
—David Morgan, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2024
Don’t miss the tiny village of Covadonga—the gateway to the Picos de Europa—which is famed for its dramatic, cliff-hugging Basilica of Nuestra Señora de las Batallas.
—Siobhan Reid, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2024
The southern Indian state is famed as the birthplace of Ayurveda, the 5,000-year-old traditional healthcare system.
—Jane Alexander, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Feb. 2024
The resulting entertainment boasts all the visual spectacle, technical mastery, and narrative daring that its creators are famed for.
—Ian Malone, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2024
Neuschwanstein Castle, famed as the inspiration for Walt Disney’s Sleeping Beauty castle, was built in the 19th century by Bavarian King Ludwig II.
—Kate Brady, Washington Post, 11 Mar. 2024
The strikes are just the latest in a wave of industrial action in Germany, famed for its strong legal protections for workers, and follow walkouts by train drivers in January over wages.
—Anna Cooban, CNN, 7 Mar. 2024
Noun
The Coogan law is named after Jackie Coogan, a child actor who catapulted to fame after being discovered by Charlie Chaplin.
—Chloe Berger, Fortune, 5 Apr. 2024
With stunning big band orchestration and arrangements, Bailar is a testament to the Latin flavor and star power of Tito Puente’s goddaughter, who rose to fame in the early ’80s as Prince’s percussionist.
—Griselda Flores, Billboard, 5 Apr. 2024
Authenticity and personal narrative have long been a part of the fame machine, and performing authenticity is a razors-edge walk for anyone in the spotlight.
—Alex Zaragoza, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2024
One who combines a commitment to craft, a disinterest in fame, a banked sense of danger and a natural charisma?
—Ty Burr, Washington Post, 3 Apr. 2024
Sister property to the stylish Hotel Julien, this serene 44-room enclave offers a wellness space with an outdoor swimming pond and a restaurant overseen by chef Nick Brill of The Jane fame.
—Mary Winston Nicklin, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2024
That fame turned on its head in late 2022, after rival Binance suddenly walked back on a deal to buy FTX and as investors grew suspicious of the exchange.
—Brian Bushard, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
The discovery helped vault Thorn to greater fame than before—and established him as the expert on almost any question about the game.
—Frederic J. Frommer, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Mar. 2024
In addition to the team’s headquarters and a hall of fame, The Star’s centerpiece is the indoor, 12,000-seat stadium known as the Ford Center — the automaker bought the naming rights.
—Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, 22 Mar. 2024
Verb
Sand verbena, desert sunflowers and desert primrose recently dazzled onlookers along Henderson Canyon Road in Borrego Springs, an area famed for wildflowers in San Diego County.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2024
One distinguished member of the crowd was famed British aviatrix, Lady Mary Heath who had heard of their historic flight and came to see it for herself.
—Richard Selcer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2024
From the archives: Richard Serra's towering steel art 08:43
FROM THE ARCHIVES: Richard Serra's towering steel art (Video)
Artist and sculptor Richard Serra, famed for making large-scale artworks from giant curved walls of steel, died Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at the age of 85.
—David Morgan, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2024
Don’t miss the tiny village of Covadonga—the gateway to the Picos de Europa—which is famed for its dramatic, cliff-hugging Basilica of Nuestra Señora de las Batallas.
—Siobhan Reid, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2024
The southern Indian state is famed as the birthplace of Ayurveda, the 5,000-year-old traditional healthcare system.
—Jane Alexander, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Feb. 2024
The resulting entertainment boasts all the visual spectacle, technical mastery, and narrative daring that its creators are famed for.
—Ian Malone, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2024
Neuschwanstein Castle, famed as the inspiration for Walt Disney’s Sleeping Beauty castle, was built in the 19th century by Bavarian King Ludwig II.
—Kate Brady, Washington Post, 11 Mar. 2024
The strikes are just the latest in a wave of industrial action in Germany, famed for its strong legal protections for workers, and follow walkouts by train drivers in January over wages.
—Anna Cooban, CNN, 7 Mar. 2024
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