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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A couple of weeks ago, hall of fame trainer Bob Baffert said he was moving a couple of his strings to Kentucky rather than running at Santa Anita after this weekend.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026
Greta Norris, the actor's granddaughter, paid tribute to him on social media, revealing that she, too, was aware of her grandpa's status in the internet hall of fame.
From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026
But a gallery originally conceived as a hall of fame has been removed, according to a comparison with pictures taken in the 2010s.
From Barron's • Jan. 22, 2026
“Play Harder,” produced in collaboration with the hall of fame, revisits Robinson’s major-league debut for the Dodgers and much else.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 10, 2025
When I step into the waiting area, I dump my bag onto one of the chairs and walk over to the alumni hall of fame wall.
From "Piecing Me Together" by Renée Watson
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