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as in notoriety
the fact or state of being known to the public
many go to Hollywood in search of fame and fortune
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as in reputation
overall quality as seen or judged by people in general
he has some fame locally as an honest antiques dealer
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Recent Examples of fame
While the studios appreciate the discount on lodging, Holland enjoys having a partner that understands his career and experience with fame.
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Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 20 Dec. 2024
Yoona rose to fame as a member of the K-pop girl group Girls’ Generation, which debuted in 2007.
—Luisa Zargani, WWD, 19 Dec. 2024
The book hit shelves next summer via The Dial Press.
Shallow, who rose to fame at age 25 after winning the reality TV show Survivor, was suddenly thrust into the spotlight following her appearance on the competition.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
Oz’s rise to fame is largely tied to his frequent appearances on the Oprah Winfrey show in the early 2000s and his own subsequent daytime talk show.
—Sara Dorn, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 20 Dec. 2024
Yoona rose to fame as a member of the K-pop girl group Girls’ Generation, which debuted in 2007.
—Luisa Zargani, WWD, 19 Dec. 2024
The book hit shelves next summer via The Dial Press.
Shallow, who rose to fame at age 25 after winning the reality TV show Survivor, was suddenly thrust into the spotlight following her appearance on the competition.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
Oz’s rise to fame is largely tied to his frequent appearances on the Oprah Winfrey show in the early 2000s and his own subsequent daytime talk show.
—Sara Dorn, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fame
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Founded in 2017, Anduril has gained notoriety for leveraging technology from the commercial sector, particularly in AI and software for defense applications, though the military defense company has an array of airborne and underwater unmanned vehicles.Joe Salas, New Atlas, 12 Dec. 2024
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Willis quickly used that notoriety to claim the bans were part of a grand conspiracy to silence truth tellers like him from informing people about what was really happening in the world.David Gilbert, WIRED, 10 Dec. 2024
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The controversial aesthetic, which emerged in the years following WWII, is the perfect cinematic vehicle for Adrien Brody’s poignant immigrant drama For its often blocky and raw concrete forms, Brutalist architecture has a polarizing reputation.Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 20 Dec. 2024
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With top ratings across multiple platforms, its products have garnered a reputation for reliability and efficiency.Kyle J. Russell, Detroit Free Press, 20 Dec. 2024
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The Standard, London will continue offering its Zodiac Retreat package in 2025, which includes readings from celebrity astrologer Chris Corsini and custom room amenities that change with each zodiac season.Julia Eskins, Vogue, 17 Dec. 2024
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The project was hotly anticipated thanks to the stunt casting of Lady Gaga playing Harley Quinn, the psychotic girlfriend of Arthur Fleck (aka Joker), given a backstory which sounds an awful lot like the performer’s own experience as a privileged socialite turned celebrity.Nicholas Bell, SPIN, 17 Dec. 2024
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Her voice, her public repute, and her dignity — the vanishings of which are all mostly self-steered.Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2024
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The long-term leasing of NNN and the fact that they are commonly leased to reliable tenants of repute minimizes the risk of default and promotes a dependable revenue stream.Sudhir Pai, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
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The group — as solo performers or together — have impressively maintained perpetual renown for nearly 40 years.Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 3 Dec. 2024
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His software ambitions may not supersede his Netflix renown anytime soon, but that might only aid his efforts.Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 2 Dec. 2024
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“Fame.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fame. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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