Hall of Fame
Americannoun
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a national shrine in New York City commemorating the names of outstanding Americans.
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a room, building, etc., set aside to honor outstanding individuals in any profession, locality, nation, or the like.
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a number of individuals acclaimed as outstanding in a particular profession, field of endeavor, locality, or the like.
noun
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a building containing plaques or busts honouring famous people
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a group of famous people
Example Sentences
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He published a memoir, “Laughter in the Rain: My Own Story,” in 1982 and was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1983.
From Los Angeles Times
But singer Liam Gallagher has repeatedly criticised the Hall of Fame, previously saying he wasn't interested in receiving an award from "some geriatric in a cowboy hat".
From BBC
Hopefully they’ll think about me for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
From Los Angeles Times
The Songwriters Hall of Fame, into which Steinberg was inducted in 2011, describes him as one of the "most successful songwriters", whose songs have turned into "enduring classics".
From BBC
He was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2011.
From Los Angeles Times
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