fame
Example Sentences
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Thompson, who takes his stage name from his wartime submachine gun, rose to fame during the bloody conflicts that tore Yugoslavia apart in the 1990s.
From Barron's
Stoppard’s cleverness, while the source of his fame and prestige, was intimidating to some and off-putting to others.
From Los Angeles Times
Entitled Two Sons, the work of art is a remake of Muir's Square Gogh piece, which brought him to national fame in 2018.
From BBC
And he’s destined for the monster hall of fame.
From Los Angeles Times
“A bunch got signed, but you know, fame is a fickle thing, and you never know what might get played on the radio.”
From Los Angeles Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
