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

First came surprise hit Heated Rivalry, a Canadian series which arrived on streaming in the UK in January and led to global fame for its stars Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie.

From BBC • May 30, 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

They cooked dinners together, played games and even watched “Riverdale,” the CW series that catapulted Melton to fame a decade ago.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

To people in New York’s entertainment world, Orson Welles seemed older and more sophisticated than the other young midwesterners who came to New York City to find fame.

From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow

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