claim to fame

noun phrase

: something that someone or something is famous for or that makes someone or something important or interesting
His claim to fame is the invention of the stapler.
The restaurant's claim to fame is its barbecue sauce.

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And that lore may be the oarfish’s most notable claim to fame. Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2024 Peacock: plans start at $7.99 per month Peacock’s claim to fame is their huge selection of sports and movies, so anyone who has been dying to watch the latest soccer matches or football games will surely love a Peacock subscription. Christopher Murray, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024 While Florida is known for NASCAR competitions and a history of motorcycle racing on the beach, one Central Florida town has a unique claim to fame with an annual competition of couch racing. Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Nov. 2024 Following years of neglect, the English manor notched another claim to fame when it was snapped up in 1960 by legendary British actor Dirk Bogarde, best known for his starring roles in Doctor in the House (1954), The Servant (1963), and The Night Porter (1974). Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for claim to fame 

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“Claim to fame.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/claim%20to%20fame. Accessed 7 Jan. 2025.

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