fame
1 of 2noun
ˈfām 
1
a
: public estimation : reputation
b
: popular acclaim : renown
2
archaic : rumor
fame
2 of 2verb
famed; faming
transitive verb
1
archaic : report, repute
2
: to make famous
Synonyms
Noun
- celebrity
- notoriety
- renown
See all Synonyms & Antonyms 
Example Sentences
Noun He died at the height of his fame. The book tells the story of her sudden rise to fame. He gained fame as an actor. She went to Hollywood seeking fame and fortune.
Recent Examples on the Web
Washington Post, 16 Feb. 2023 Is there anyone who seems to have more fun with fame, fashion, and all the assorted trappings of being a celebrity in 2023 than Rihanna? —Vogue, 10 Feb. 2023 Mullen crawls inside art-world advertising and translates it — without the lionizing, fame, or money implied in these vehicles of information culture. —Vulture, 9 Feb. 2023 It, which itself was greenlit on the network thanks to Kandi Burruss’ fame as the reigning veteran on The Real Housewives of Atlanta. —Glenn Rowley, Billboard, 31 Jan. 2023 But throughout her catapult to fame, Carangi — who was one of the first openly gay models, Dazed reported — struggled with addiction and substance abuse, including of cocaine and heroin. —Jen Juneau, Peoplemag, 31 Jan. 2023 There’s no denying the musical’s massive fame, both in the United States and abroad. —Mary Colurso | Mcolurso@al.com, al, 30 Jan. 2023 Büsser had recognition, fame (at least of the watchmaking kind) and money. —Andy Hoffman, Bloomberg.com, 25 Jan. 2023 During all of this, Buterin has never sought out the trappings of crypto fame—Lambos, partying with models, and so on—but has instead focused on learning about the world around him. —Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 17 Jan. 2023 BostonGlobe.com, 15 Feb. 2023 Santos initially rose to fame as the lead vocalist of the legendary bachata group Aventura. —Ariana Garcia, Chron, 14 Feb. 2023 Stephen rose to fame as a contestant on MTV's The Wade Robson Project before becoming a runner-up on Star Search. —Alexis Jones, Peoplemag, 11 Feb. 2023 Knebworth House first rose to fame as the home of writer and politician Sir Edward Bulwer Lytton. —Kelly Allen, House Beautiful, 9 Feb. 2023 Jackson rose to fame as a young child with musical group Jackson 5 before becoming a celebrated solo pop act. —Jessica Wang, EW.com, 5 Feb. 2023 Also missing is rapper-turned-Oscar-winning actor Will Smith, who rose to fame alongside DJ Jazzy Jeff, rapping under the name The Fresh Prince. —San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Feb. 2023 At times, the Rock Hall has appeared ready to move on from ’70s rock acts, as the nominating committee has from ’50s and ’60s possibilities, but several acts who got a start or rose to fame in that decade made it into this crop. —Chris Willman, Variety, 1 Feb. 2023 Boss rose to fame as a contestant on MTV's The Wade Robson Project before becoming a runner-up on Star Search. —Zizi Strater, Peoplemag, 30 Jan. 2023 See More
Noun
Seeing Carmichael at the peak of his media fame, Bob Moses, the legendary SNCC organizer, observed the cost. —Washington Post, 16 Feb. 2023 Is there anyone who seems to have more fun with fame, fashion, and all the assorted trappings of being a celebrity in 2023 than Rihanna? —Vogue, 10 Feb. 2023 Mullen crawls inside art-world advertising and translates it — without the lionizing, fame, or money implied in these vehicles of information culture. —Vulture, 9 Feb. 2023 It, which itself was greenlit on the network thanks to Kandi Burruss’ fame as the reigning veteran on The Real Housewives of Atlanta. —Glenn Rowley, Billboard, 31 Jan. 2023 But throughout her catapult to fame, Carangi — who was one of the first openly gay models, Dazed reported — struggled with addiction and substance abuse, including of cocaine and heroin. —Jen Juneau, Peoplemag, 31 Jan. 2023 There’s no denying the musical’s massive fame, both in the United States and abroad. —Mary Colurso | Mcolurso@al.com, al, 30 Jan. 2023 Büsser had recognition, fame (at least of the watchmaking kind) and money. —Andy Hoffman, Bloomberg.com, 25 Jan. 2023 During all of this, Buterin has never sought out the trappings of crypto fame—Lambos, partying with models, and so on—but has instead focused on learning about the world around him. —Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 17 Jan. 2023 Verb
Williams first rose to fame in the late 1990s as part of the hip-hop production duo The Neptunes. —BostonGlobe.com, 15 Feb. 2023 Santos initially rose to fame as the lead vocalist of the legendary bachata group Aventura. —Ariana Garcia, Chron, 14 Feb. 2023 Stephen rose to fame as a contestant on MTV's The Wade Robson Project before becoming a runner-up on Star Search. —Alexis Jones, Peoplemag, 11 Feb. 2023 Knebworth House first rose to fame as the home of writer and politician Sir Edward Bulwer Lytton. —Kelly Allen, House Beautiful, 9 Feb. 2023 Jackson rose to fame as a young child with musical group Jackson 5 before becoming a celebrated solo pop act. —Jessica Wang, EW.com, 5 Feb. 2023 Also missing is rapper-turned-Oscar-winning actor Will Smith, who rose to fame alongside DJ Jazzy Jeff, rapping under the name The Fresh Prince. —San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Feb. 2023 At times, the Rock Hall has appeared ready to move on from ’70s rock acts, as the nominating committee has from ’50s and ’60s possibilities, but several acts who got a start or rose to fame in that decade made it into this crop. —Chris Willman, Variety, 1 Feb. 2023 Boss rose to fame as a contestant on MTV's The Wade Robson Project before becoming a runner-up on Star Search. —Zizi Strater, Peoplemag, 30 Jan. 2023 See More Word History
Etymology
Noun
Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin fama report, fame; akin to Latin fari to speak — more at ban entry 1
First Known Use
Noun
13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Verb
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing fame
Kids Definition
fame
nounˈfām
: the fact or condition of being known to the public : renown
famed adjective
ˈfāmd
fame
noun
1
as in notoriety
the fact or state of being known to the public many go to Hollywood in search of fame and fortune Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- notoriety
- celebrity
- renown
- reputation
- popularity
- repute
- reputability
- name
- praise
- stature
- character
- infamy
- honor
- status
- prominence
- stardom
- prestige
- greatness
- acclaim
- recognition
- glory
- superstardom
- position
- accolade
- rank
- eminence
- distinction
- adoration
- idolization
- cachet
- standing
- megastardom
- visibility
- report
- preeminence
- laurels
- homage
- acknowledgment
- illustriousness
- kudos
- place
- mark
- acknowledgement
- note
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- obscurity
- oblivion
- anonymity
- shame
- ignominy
- disgrace
- disrepute
- opprobrium
- odium
- dishonor
- invisibility
- unpopularity
- obscureness
- inconspicuousness
2
as in reputation
overall quality as seen or judged by people in general he has some fame locally as an honest antiques dealer Synonyms & Similar Words
- reputation
- repute
- name
- rep
- notoriety
- report
- character
- odor
- renown
- mark
- credit
- honor
- note
- celebrity
- admiration
- image
- persona
- reverence
- regard
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- infamy
- shame
- disgrace
- dishonor
- disrepute
- odium
- reproach
- discredit
- ignominy
- opprobrium
- obloquy