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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Tourette's campaigner John Davidson has cut his hours at his long-standing job as a community centre caretaker to make time for his growing international fame.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

For Reed and De Maria, their fame was far more fleeting and their vital work seemingly forgotten.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

That young adviser would go on to become Jim Cramer of “Mad Money” fame.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Shirley rose to fame in 2025 with shady videos claiming to expose daycare fraud in Minnesota.

From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026

His sole claim to fame during a lackluster tenure on the city council was detecting a bookkeeping error that would have cost the city a million dollars.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson

Vocabulary lists containing fame

Academy Awards, List 5

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