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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
“Most people probably roll in and think their 15 minutes of fame are going to be super exciting and everything will be free and everything will be terrific,” says Byrnes.
His circle is not obsessed with fame, he says, and neither is he.
The motif of a mad woman has popped up many times in Swift’s lyrics over the years, often as a way for the singer to wrestle with her fame and public image.
The podcaster who rose to fame hosting the tell-all interview show “Call Her Daddy” on Monday said she had opened the Unwell Creative Agency, a new unit of Cooper’s media company Unwell.
Doda was credited with widely popularizing topless dancing, with her dazzling onstage persona, and gained worldwide fame through her act in the 1960s and ’70s.
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