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Definitions

fame

[feym] / feɪm /
NOUN
celebrity
Synonyms
STRONGEST
acclaim character dignity glory greatness honor immortality notoriety popularity prominence recognition renown reputation stardom
STRONG
acclamation account acknowledgment credit distinction elevation eminence esteem estimation exaltation favor heyday illustriousness kudos laurels luster majesty name nobility note place position preeminence rank regard rep report repute splendor standing station superiority
WEAK
public esteem éclat
Antonyms
STRONGEST
dishonor ill repute unimportance
STRONG
criticism depression disapproval disbelief disregard disrespect dullness ignorance inferiority insignificance neglect unemployment

Example Sentences

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The company’s claim to fame is its founding team.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

He says "a big splash of fame" highlighting how the area was mainly made up of independent shops had drawn people to Cardigan.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

To Palantir’s old guard, the FDE remains as deeply misunderstood as ever, despite its newfound fame — a role that rivals are culturally appropriating while ignoring the often grueling engineering process it entails.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

When ABC pulled the plug on the new season of “The Bachelorette,” its cast of suitors saw their 15 minutes of fame seemingly evaporate before it could begin.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

To be the first to discover this sea or return the lost Sir Franklin to Great Britain’s Queen Victoria would ensure fame and fortune forever.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock