How to Use fame in a Sentence

fame

1 of 2 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.
  • Gomez rose to fame at a young age.
    — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2025
  • Kind of on the same plane of fame.
    — Charlie Harding, Vulture, 15 May 2026
  • Some just want fame, some want to be in print.
    — Cecilia Vega, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
  • Who aren’t in it for money or fame.
    — Marlow Stern, Variety, 6 May 2026
  • As a child, the path to fame felt remote.
    — Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2025
  • Stirtz’s quick rise led to newfound fame.
    — Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 21 June 2026
  • Swift’s rocket ride to fame had just launched.
    — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2026
  • This isn’t the band’s first brush with viral fame.
    — Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 27 May 2026
  • What haunted him even more was how fame might change him.
    — Eric Cortellessa, Time, 25 Sep. 2025
  • Shows end and fame fades, but the beef stands will stay slinging.
    — Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2026
  • This is the ham hall of fame, where every recipe earns its spot.
    — Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Mar. 2026
  • At the time of his death, Shakur was at the height of his fame.
    — Stephanie Fasano, ABC News, 21 Sep. 2023
  • Now, Boose has had to adjust to fame.
    — Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 25 Sep. 2025
  • But Zoe’s fame is being put to good use.
    — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2026
  • Over the last few years, Summer’s fame grew.
    — Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Nov. 2025
  • Social media has changed fame in a lot of ways.
    — Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
  • What did sudden fame do to your psyche?
    — E. Alex Jung, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2025
  • Plus, Mia doesn't let her brothers' fame get to her.
    — Skyler Trepel, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
  • That’s kind of the primary mode of fame at this point.
    — Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 11 Mar. 2026
  • And it’s all built on the foundation of their fame.
    — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 27 June 2026
  • And her love of clothes predated her fame.
    — Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Snider has been open about the brutal downsides of fame.
    — Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 4 Mar. 2026
  • Her hanging parties should have an even wider fame.
    — Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2025
  • As his fame grew, so did the scrutiny around his weight.
    — Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2025
  • His fame was made; a new industry was born.
    — David Frum, The Atlantic, 21 Feb. 2026
  • This seems to be the cautionary tale, the flip side of fame.
    — Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026

fame

2 of 2 verb
  • The fancy can’t cheat so well as it’s famed to do.
    — Michael Robbins, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
  • Oden was famed for his barbecue, too.
    — Julio Ojeda-Zapata, Twin Cities, 31 May 2026
  • Tucked away in a lush valley, the town is famed for fresh, clean air and healing hot springs.
    — Albee Zhang, Fortune, 2 Mar. 2026
  • This is, once again, a celebrity who rose to fame as a meme, wearing a cow costume with french fries in her nose.
    — Tara Gonzalez, Harper's BAZAAR, 10 Oct. 2022
  • In the north of Kyoto is Arashiyama, famed for its lush bamboo groves.
    — Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2026
  • The humble henna plant, famed for its vibrant dye, could hold the key to healing scarred livers.
    — New Atlas, 30 Oct. 2025
  • The rapper discovered hip-hop in his early years and rose to fame in the '90s.
    — Kate Hogan, Peoplemag, 18 Dec. 2022
  • First stop, Hokitika, which is famed for its rich butter.
    — Steve Madgwick, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 2026
  • Joanna rose to fame in the opera world and as a concert performer in the 1960s.
    — Elise Brisco, USA TODAY, 23 Oct. 2022
  • Nights often end at Hotel Raya, famed for its rooftop cocktails and late-night soirées.
    — Nicky Swallow, Travel + Leisure, 19 Aug. 2025
  • Nights often end at Hotel Raya, famed for its rooftop cocktails and late-night soirées.
    — Nicky Swallow, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2026
  • How did Wang become a literary icon in a country famed for its constraint?
    — Evan Osnos, The New Yorker, 23 Oct. 2023
  • But really, the era of chef rock stars who rose to fame in the 2000s was already over.
    — Serena Dai, Bon Appétit, 21 July 2022
  • Franc de Ferriere is famed for her cakes, which evoke a romantic, overgrown garden.
    — The Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026
  • On the northern tip of the island, Phare des Baleines is famed for its breathtaking views.
    — Caitlin Gunther, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 June 2026
  • He was famed as a micromanager who took a hand in every step of the hitmaking process.
    — Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 26 June 2026
  • Combs is just the second recipient of the lifetime achievement award who rose to fame as a rapper.
    — Paul Grein, Billboard, 13 June 2022
  • Acorn Woodpeckers are famed for (and named for) their food-storing behavior.
    — Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
  • The medieval town is famed for narrow cobblestone roads and the bridges that crisscross the rivers surrounding it.
    — Isis Briones, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2023
  • Movistar Plus+ is famed for its fiction series.
    — John Hopewell, Variety, 14 Nov. 2025
  • The Shetland Islands are famed for their remote beauty but for locals this comes at a cost.
    — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 20 Mar. 2026
  • Ceramic shops are everywhere—Kanazawa is famed for its gold leaf and fine porcelain.
    — Kathryn O’Shea-Evans, Robb Report, 7 Mar. 2026
  • The basketball team famed for its three-peat — winning a championship three straight years — has some company.
    — Steve Metsch, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
  • Baker is an iconic figure of the Jazz Age, famed for her doe eyes, striking bob and dancing style.
    — Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 11 May 2026
  • Megan Piphus, famed Sesame Street puppeteer, brought her talents to the taping.
    — Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 22 Nov. 2025
  • Tunde Oyeneyin rose to fame as a beloved Peloton instructor, but her inspiring book isn't just about life on the bike.
    — Corinne Sullivan, Woman's Day, 6 Oct. 2022
  • Beyond Cheese and Dairy Wisconsin is famed for its dairy—think cheese curds, custard, and dairy cows!
    — Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2024
  • The hotel, famed for its views of the sunset over Manila Bay, had been well stocked for the incoming brigade of thirsty men.
    — Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2025
  • The on-site Maggie Oakes restaurant is famed for its 45-day dry-aged beef and weekend brunch serving.
    — Siobhan Reid, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2025
  • Williams first rose to fame in the late 1990s as part of the hip-hop production duo The Neptunes.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 15 Feb. 2023

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