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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In fact, he’s always rewarded in the end with even more fame, fortune and power.

From Salon • May 31, 2026

Michaels, frontman of 1980s band Poison -- of "Every Rose Has Its Thorn" fame -- said Friday on Facebook that he made a "difficult decision to step away from this performance."

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

It is too easy to think of people like Deborah as clawing back their careers for fame, validation or money rather than a deep and essential love of their art.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

Alex, a design engineer from Mexico, says her brother's metamorphosis shows how even the most unlikely people can be tempted into making manosphere content, once they realise the money and fame to be made.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

Ignoring the Navy, they happily fanned the flames of her growing fame.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield

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Academy Awards, List 5

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