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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

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

Starring as George Spencer was James Doohan, who later found fame as Scotty, chief engineer of the starship Enterprise, in the original Star Trek series.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

An exhibition focuses on a brief period of the artist’s career that set him on a trajectory for global fame.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

I read more books than he did this year, so I’m number one on the library wall of fame.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison