fame
Americannoun
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widespread reputation, especially of a favorable character; renown; public eminence.
to seek fame as an opera singer.
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common estimation or opinion generally held of a person or thing; reputation.
verb (used with object)
noun
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the state of being widely known or recognized; renown; celebrity
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archaic rumour or public report
verb
Other Word Forms
- famed adjective
- fameless adjective
- outfame verb (used with object)
- self-fame noun
Etymology
Origin of fame
1175–1225; Middle English < Anglo-French, Old French < Latin fāma talk, public opinion, repute, akin to fārī to speak
Example Sentences
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Porkchop earned her 15 minutes of reptilian fame by becoming the first turtle to swim in the tank.
From Los Angeles Times
The Chicago area native previously lived in New York — where he first found fame as Conan O’Brien’s sidekick on “Late Night” — before moving to Los Angeles in 2001.
From Los Angeles Times
Spirit supporters criticized Grimes for promoting himself using the sisters’ fame.
From Literature
After shooting to international fame as a Russian spy in drama series The Americans, Rhys said he was often mistaken for being American and Russian because of his long list of on-screen roles.
From BBC
“Lauren Chapin’s story reminds us that while fame may introduce a person to the world, it is perseverance, honesty, and compassion that define a life well lived,” says the description on Chapin’s website.
From Los Angeles Times
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