1
as in celebrities
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 reputations
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 fames
Suddenly, sparks and fames violently erupted, scorching nearby seats and sending smoke billowing.
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Aaron Cooper, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2025
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The basics brand is known for their chic pointelle and is co-signed by Hailey Bieber, among other celebrities.—
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One of the world's biggest globe-hopping celebrities has moved to Atlanta, and CBS News Atlanta has a sneak peek at his arrival.—
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Many of those campuses have tried for years to shed reputations of elitism, with only gradual changes in enrollment.—
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Deepfakes have destroyed reputations overnight.—
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“Fames.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fames. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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