Hall of Fame

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noun

a national shrine in New York City commemorating the names of outstanding Americans.

a room, building, etc., set aside to honor outstanding individuals in any profession, locality, nation, or the like.

a number of individuals acclaimed as outstanding in a particular profession, field of endeavor, locality, or the like.

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Words nearby Hall of Fame

Hallie, halling, Hall-Jones, hallmark, hallo, Hall of Fame, Hall of Famer, hall of residence, halloo, halloumi, hallow

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How to use Hall of Fame in a sentence

Peyton Manning’s four-year journey with the Denver Broncos resulted in two Super Bowl appearances — arguably a Hall of Fame career on its own.
Super Bowl highlights: Bucs celebrate championship, Tom Brady wins MVP|Des Bieler, Mark Maske, Chuck Culpepper|February 8, 2021|Washington Post
Despite the length of and anger in his letter, Schilling claimed to be “at peace” with the likelihood of Hall of Fame exclusion.
Curt Schilling wants off the Hall of Fame ballot. Voters said that’s not up to him.|Cindy Boren, Des Bieler|January 27, 2021|Washington Post
To many that’s a slam-dunk, first-ballot Hall of Fame career.
Sorry, but Philip Rivers is not a Hall of Fame quarterback|Neil Greenberg|January 22, 2021|Washington Post
Since then, Buffalo hasn’t had anything near that Hall of Fame pair.
Stefon Diggs wanted a new start. The Bills needed a spark. Now the NFL is on notice.|Barry Svrluga|January 22, 2021|Washington Post

Philip Rivers, who arguably built a Hall of Fame career after entering the NFL in the same draft class with fellow quarterbacks Eli Manning and Ben Roethlisberger, announced his retirement Wednesday from pro football.
Philip Rivers retires from NFL, finishing fifth all-time in passing yards and touchdowns|Mark Maske|January 20, 2021|Washington Post
Her post-crown fame, though, only further begs the question: Why has there not been another Jewish Miss America since 1945?
Why Was Bess Myerson the First and Last Jewish Miss America?|Emily Shire|January 7, 2015|DAILY BEAST
Tim Russert and I are driving back to the Albany airport after taking our kids to the baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown.
Mario Cuomo, Always Moving Us Toward the Light|Mike Barnicle|January 4, 2015|DAILY BEAST
One day he and some of his roommates were cleaning their room and one of the guys threw the dustpan out into the hall.
The Story Behind Lee Marvin’s Liberty Valance Smile|Robert Ward|January 3, 2015|DAILY BEAST
But he elected instead to have a very visible affair with a music-hall star.
The Real-Life ‘Downton’ Millionairesses Who Changed Britain|Tim Teeman|December 31, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Any restaurant with a sustained fame ends up becoming a set, of sorts, and on that front, Sotto Sotto cinched it.
The Fiery Death of Sotto Sotto, Toronto’s Celebrity Hotspot|Shinan Govani|December 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In the entrance hall of the Savoy, where large and lonely porters were dozing, he learnt that she was at home.
Bella Donna|Robert Hichens
At Felipe's cry, the women waiting in the hall hurried in, wailing aloud as their first glance showed them all was over.
Ramona|Helen Hunt Jackson
Then, with one accord, they all rose and began to steer their way around the furniture toward the hall, Goliath following.
The Boarded-Up House|Augusta Huiell Seaman
Mrs. Vivian had hardly spoken when the sharp little vibration of her door-bell was heard in the hall.
Confidence|Henry James
The governor went upstairs and found Juan de Messa in the hall.
The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898, Volume XX, 1621-1624|Various

British Dictionary definitions for Hall of Fame

Hall of Fame

noun mainly US and Canadian (sometimes not capitals)

a building containing plaques or busts honouring famous people

a group of famous people

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