Fame

usgb/feɪm/
noun

The condition of being known or talked about by many people especially because of remarkable achievements.

His fame spread all over the world after he won the Nobel Prize.
Visual representation of "fame" - The condition of being known or talked about by many people especially because of remarkable achievements.

Often appears as...

  • international fame
  • fame and fortune
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Achievement Link

Often associated with positive accomplishments that get public attention.

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Her invention brought her fame and recognition as a scientist.
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Not Always Positive

Can sometimes relate to negative actions that receive widespread notice.

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The hacker gained fame for the high-profile cyber attack.
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Context Matters

The word can suggest different levels of renown, from local to global.

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The local hero rose to fame within his community.
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celebritydistinctioneminenceglorynotorietypopularityprominencerenownreputation
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