FAME: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for FAME?

Need another word that means the same as “fame”? Find 22 synonyms and 30 related words for “fame” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Fame” are: celebrity, renown, stardom, popularity, notability, note, distinction, prominence, esteem, importance, account, consequence, greatness, eminence, glory, honour, illustriousness, prestige, stature, standing, reputation, repute

Fame as a Noun

Definitions of "Fame" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “fame” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• Favorable public reputation.
• The state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed.
• The state of being known or talked about by many people, especially on account of notable achievements.

Synonyms of "Fame" as a noun (22 Words)

account	A short account of the news. We ve reset your password to prevent others from accessing your account.
celebrity	A widely known person. He became a sporting celebrity.
consequence	Importance or relevance. His decision had depressing consequences for business.
distinction	Excellence that sets someone or something apart from others. He gained the highest distinction awarded for excellence in photography.
eminence	An important or distinguished person. An eminence commanding the River Emme.
esteem	The condition of being honored esteemed or respected or well regarded. It is held in esteem.
glory	Brilliant radiant beauty. He valued glory above life itself.
greatness	The property possessed by something or someone of outstanding importance or eminence. Elgar s greatness as a composer.
honour	(in whist) an ace, king, queen, or jack of trumps. I must as a matter of honour avoid any taint of dishonesty.
illustriousness	The property possessed by something or someone of outstanding importance or eminence.
importance	A prominent status. An issue of great importance.
notability	The fact or quality of being notable. A Fleet Street notability.
note	A banknote. He made a note of the appointment.
popularity	The quality of being widely admired or accepted or sought after. He was at the height of his popularity.
prestige	Widespread respect and admiration felt for someone or something on the basis of a perception of their achievements or quality. A prestige car.
prominence	The state of being important, famous, or noticeable. He stood on the rocky prominence.
renown	The condition of being known or talked about by many people; fame. Authors of great renown.
reputation	The general estimation that the public has for a person. His reputation for promiscuity.
repute	The opinion generally held of someone or something; the state of being regarded in a particular way. Pollution could bring the authority s name into bad repute.
standing	The act of assuming or maintaining an erect upright position. A man of high social standing.
stardom	The status of being acknowledged as a star. John Thaw shot to stardom with his portrayal of Inspector Morse.
stature	The distance from head to foot. She was small in stature.

Usage Examples of "Fame" as a noun

• Winning the Olympic title has brought her fame and fortune.
• The song's success rocketed him to stardom and fame.

Associations of "Fame" (30 Words)

accolade	An award or privilege granted as a special honour or as an acknowledgement of merit. The hotel has won numerous accolades.
admirable	Arousing or deserving respect and approval. His taste was impeccable his health admirable.
admired	Regarded with admiration.
award	The action of giving a payment, compensation, or prize. An award for bravery.
celebrated	Having an illustrious past. A celebrated musician.
creditable	(of a performance, effort, or action) deserving public acknowledgement and praise but not necessarily outstanding or successful. The student s effort on the essay though not outstanding was creditable.
distinguished	Dignified and noble in appearance or manner. His distinguished bearing.
eminence	A slight projection from the surface of the body. The Lord Chancellor canvassed the views of various legal eminences.
esteem	An attitude of admiration or esteem. Many of these qualities are esteemed by managers.
estimable	Deserving of esteem and respect. Estimable assets.
honor	Bestow honor or rewards upon. Honor your parents.
honorable	Worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect. An honorable man.
honorary	Of a person holding an honorary title or position. An honorary fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons.
honored	Having an illustrious reputation; respected.
illustrious	Having or conferring glory. An illustrious judge.
influential	An influential person. Her work is influential in feminist psychology.
known	(of a quantity or variable) having a value that can be stated. Plants little known to western science.
noted	Widely known and esteemed. A noted patron of the arts.
posthumous	(of a child) born after the death of its father. A posthumous collection of his articles.
prestigious	Having an illustrious reputation; respected. A prestigious author.
prominence	Relative importance. The steep rocky prominence resembled a snow capped mountain.
renown	The condition of being known or talked about by many people; fame. Authors of great renown.
renowned	Known or talked about by many people; famous. Britain is renowned for its love of animals.
reputable	Having a good reputation. A reputable business.
reputation	The general estimation that the public has for a person. His reputation was tarnished by allegations of bribery.
repute	Be generally regarded to be or as being (but not definitely the case. He s reputed to earn 7m per annum.
respectable	Large in amount or extent or degree. A respectable botanical text.
respected	Receiving deferential regard. A respected academic.
respectful	Feeling or showing deference and respect. They sit in respectful silence.
stature	Importance or reputation gained by ability or achievement. She was small in stature.