noun

fame

fame, renown, reputation

She moved to Hollywood in search of fame.

She moved to Hollywood in search of fame.

The city's fame grew over the years.

The city's fame grew over the years.

He achieved fame as a writer.

He achieved fame as a writer.

((for sth.)) the state of being known for (sth.) The city is known for its fame in art.

Synonyms: renown, celebrity, prestige; Antonyms: obscurity, anonymity

From Latin 'fama', meaning 'talk, rumour, report, reputation'.

Think of the adjective 'famous'. Fame is the noun form; it's what a famous person has.

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