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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
The novelist was catapulted to worldwide fame when her spicy fantasy novel Fourth Wing — the first of five in her Empyrean series — became a bestselling sensation and one of the hottest reads of 2023.
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Maggie Fremont, EW.com, 18 Jan. 2025
Meeting Anne Hayes inspired Vrabel to take a deeper dive — not just into Hayes’s coaching philosophy, but also the teachings of Paul Brown, head coach at Ohio State from 1941 to 1943 before going on to greater fame as co-founder and longtime coach of the Cleveland Browns.
—Steve Buckley, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
You May Also Like The brand was founded in 1985 by Lando Simonetti, its current chief executive officer, and has brought polo attire into the mainstream, shooting to international fame in the early 2000s.
—Martino Carrera, WWD, 16 Jan. 2025
He will be officially inducted into the hall of fame on Dec. 9.
Smith, who played at Miami from 1989 to 1992, recorded 401 career tackles (fifth all time in UM history), 10 sacks, 15 tackles for loss, 24 pass breakups during his four seasons for the Hurricanes.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 16 Jan. 2025
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Maggie Fremont, EW.com, 18 Jan. 2025
Meeting Anne Hayes inspired Vrabel to take a deeper dive — not just into Hayes’s coaching philosophy, but also the teachings of Paul Brown, head coach at Ohio State from 1941 to 1943 before going on to greater fame as co-founder and longtime coach of the Cleveland Browns.
—Steve Buckley, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
You May Also Like The brand was founded in 1985 by Lando Simonetti, its current chief executive officer, and has brought polo attire into the mainstream, shooting to international fame in the early 2000s.
—Martino Carrera, WWD, 16 Jan. 2025
He will be officially inducted into the hall of fame on Dec. 9.
Smith, who played at Miami from 1989 to 1992, recorded 401 career tackles (fifth all time in UM history), 10 sacks, 15 tackles for loss, 24 pass breakups during his four seasons for the Hurricanes.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fame
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The order to close Edge of Lowry came after the complex gained international notoriety this fall when a viral video of armed men forcing their way into apartments caught the attention of then-President-elect Donald Trump.—
Max Levy,
The Denver Post,
24 Jan. 2025
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Joel and his brothers, known colloquially as the Stanley brothers, gained notoriety after naming a particularly useful strain of hemp after Charlotte Figi, who passed away in 2020 due to Dravet syndrome, but whose life was transformed by the magic of a delicate balance of cannabinoids.—
Benjamin Adams,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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Brady has earned a reputation as an easygoing but demanding coach to whom players connect and respond.—
Dan Wiederer,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Jan. 2025
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The positive reputation and brand recognition of SP Authentic Future Watch Autos place this card among the elite for NHL rookie autograph cards.—
Tyler Holzhammer,
The Athletic,
18 Jan. 2025
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Spiro, a celebrity attorney who also counts Elon Musk and Jay-Z as clients, has been known to charge clients as much as $2,000 per hour and started representing Adams shortly after his Sept. 26 indictment.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
16 Jan. 2025
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Imagine one of the most beloved talk show hosts from your country - someone who interviewed generations of celebrities and became a cultural icon through their unique style and warmth.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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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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Still-active rappers gaining regional and national renown in the era, like Haystak, took notice of Jelly Roll' talents.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
19 Nov. 2024
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Jamie Lee Curtis costars in a touching drama about a Las Vegas dancer facing a final curtain call Comments Pamela Anderson’s career has brought her great renown, which perhaps is just a polite way of saying great notoriety.—
Tom Gliatto,
People.com,
10 Jan. 2025
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“Fame.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fame. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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