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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She shot to fame in 2016 when her song Lush Life became one of the major soundtracks of the year.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

It is perhaps significant that the later Offa also aimed for fame by fixing a border, this one between Mercia and Wales.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

But Pratt got a second shot at reality fame on the MTV show “The Hills,” rising to prominence as the boyfriend — now husband— of Heidi Montag.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

But, whatever the pair do next, they're going to have to contend with people recognising them - not that their new-found fame seems to worry them.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

“Then I shall come home and teach drawing for my living,” replied the aspirant for fame, with philosophic composure.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott

Vocabulary lists containing fame

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