fames

noun

plural of fame
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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2
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 The sports’ fighters who were also winners can be found in their respective hall of fames. — Gary Franks, Hartford Courant, 24 Aug. 2026 Suddenly, sparks and fames violently erupted, scorching nearby seats and sending smoke billowing. — Aaron Cooper, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2025
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  1. celebrities
  2. reputations
Noun
  • Some of the company’s most likable commercials in the past have relied on celebrities, according to iSpot, including Hart.
    — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The immersive show blows away celebrities, fans like a Kansas tornado in VegasNeed a news break?
    — Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of celebrities
Noun
  • Your collaborations not only improve your leadership capability but also help your team to function and improve their problem-solver and collaborator reputations.
    — Dr. Cynthia J. Young, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Companies have employees to attract, communities to operate in, customers to earn, stakeholders to serve, reputations to protect.
    — Scott M. Curran, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of reputations

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“Fames.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fames. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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