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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Since making his UFC debut as a 20-year-old in 2012, Holloway has established himself as one of the sport's stars and looks set to eventually earn a place in the Hall of Fame.
From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026
Welcome to this week’s edition of the Surge, a newsletter that can finally stop writing about Graham Platner—for five years, when he will be a first-ballot Surge Hall of Fame inductee.
From Slate ● Jul. 11, 2026
The response from Giants president and Hall of Fame catcher Buster Posey was considered inadequate.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026
He was inducted into the Radio Academy Hall of Fame in 2005.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
Maybe I can have my very own Hall of Fame, right here in the neighborhood.
From "Zara’s Rules for Record-Breaking Fun" by Hena Khan
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