fames

plural of fame

Example Sentences

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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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fames
Noun
  • For all of this and more, multi-generational families, married couples celebrating milestone anniversaries, and celebrities looking for privacy and discretion flock here.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Chaos unfolds as 24 celebrities head to a lakeside cabin to compete in a lineup of bonkers challenges.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Such arrests have profound impacts on the lives and reputations of those falsely accused and take valuable resources away from prosecuting actual perpetrators.
    — Kate Payne, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Key Takeaways Some foods with outdated negative reputations provide valuable protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, or healthy fats when included in a balanced diet.
    — Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 25 Sep. 2026

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“Fames.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fames. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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