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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She shot to fame in 2016 when her song Lush Life became one of the major soundtracks of the year.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

The 42-year-old rose to millennial fame as the dark prince of “The Hills,” playing the love interest of his now-wife, Heidi Montag.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Gouzer said he sees parallels between Banksy and Jean-Michel Basquiat, who also came to fame as a street artist with politically potent imagery.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Producers will be mindful of the participants who gave up their time and will want the fame that comes with appearing in the programme.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

Fulfilling family expectations and his own ambition, Dr. Kane set off to court his fame.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

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