fame
Example Sentences
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“He doesn’t care about people. He only cares about fame.”
From Los Angeles Times
His Tony-winning performance in “Merrily We Roll Along” should have put to rest any doubts, but the glare of his fame can still obscure his serious chops.
From Los Angeles Times
Clint Patterson says his mother privately confirmed his suspicions that the family’s claim to fame was bogus, but he kept quiet to protect their financial stream.
Oliver ‘Power’ Grant, a driving force behind Wu-Tang Clan’s rise to fame, died after a battle with pancreatic cancer, says the rap collective.
From Los Angeles Times
Known by his pen name Cobra, Biniam gained fame for his critical and witty cartoons tackling political and social issues.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
