claim to fame
Example Sentences
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Although his claim to fame was contributing to numerous comedy projects across decades, it was the 1999 documentary “Beyond the Mat,” a behind-the-scenes chronicle of three famous pro wrestlers, that was Blaustein’s darling.
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026
Mr. Cook’s other claim to fame was unavoidable but required some iconoclasm.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
The company’s claim to fame is its founding team.
From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026
This was after her MySpace days but prior to her claim to fame from the Anthony Weiner campaign.
From Slate • Nov. 19, 2025
Cannons are supposed to be loud, that's their claim to fame, and—like it or not—the moving sidewalk is bound to end sooner or later.
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
