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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
Aaron Cooper, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2025
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The backstory Originally built during New York City’s Roaring ‘20s in 1926, the Surrey is a historic Art Deco gem that was once a residential hotel frequented by celebrities like JFK, Bette Davis, and Claudette Colbert.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Apr. 2026
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Still, celebrities have to grapple with the reputational risks of leaning into a technology that garners widespread public distrust.—
Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC news,
24 Apr. 2026
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People can be skeptical when screen stars parachute into plays around Tony season to burnish their reputations.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
29 Apr. 2026
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The dress code rewards craft and concept — both of which the group’s stylists have built reputations on.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Fames.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fames. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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