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fame
[feym]
noun
widespread reputation, especially of a favorable character; renown; public eminence.
to seek fame as an opera singer.
common estimation or opinion generally held of a person or thing; reputation.
verb (used with object)
Archaic., to have or spread the renown of; to make famous.
fame
/ feɪm /
noun
the state of being widely known or recognized; renown; celebrity
archaic, rumour or public report
verb
(tr; now usually passive) to make known or famous; celebrate
he was famed for his ruthlessness
Other Word Forms
- fameless adjective
- outfame verb (used with object)
- self-fame noun
- famed adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of fame1
Word History and Origins
Origin of fame1
Example Sentences
Before Candy died of a heart attack at just 43 years old, the Canadian comedian achieved world fame for his deft improvisational skills and joyful presence.
Keaton, who was born in Los Angeles, shot to fame in the 1970s through her role as Kay Adams-Corleone in The Godfather films.
"The further they get into the game, the more of the celebrity trappings get left behind and the less important their fame becomes, which means it really doesn't matter that they're celebrities at all."
“Play Harder,” produced in collaboration with the hall of fame, revisits Robinson’s major-league debut for the Dodgers and much else.
He has used his fame to drum up donations for the Russian war effort, often for drones, while Russian soldiers have been known to send him mementos from the front lines, including Ukrainian combat jackets.
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