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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Osborn’s claim to fame comes from a monthslong strike of more than 1,000 workers in his local union at a Kellogg cereal plant in an employment dispute. —

Stephen Pastis, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024 Made for those who want a La-Z-Boy-style recliner in the great outdoors, the chair’s claim to fame is its zero-gravity rock back and adjustable headrest. —

Emily Pennington, Outside Online, 4 Oct. 2024 Its biggest claim to fame is that it was built on the same site where King John is believed to have signed the Magna Carta in June 1215. —

Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 27 Sep. 2024 That may even have been Tesla's original intent in designing the valve, given that his biggest claim to fame is inventing both the AC motor and an AC/DC converter. —

Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 26 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for claim to fame

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