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fame

These are words for the state of being famous.

The word with the broadest use isfame.

His daring fashions brought him fame in the 1950s.

The opposite offameisobscurity.Obscuritydescribes the state of not being known by many people even though your work, life, etc. are important enough that you should be known.

She laboured in obscurity for decades, her work unknown by the wider world.

Celebrityis the state of being a famous person, especially one who appears in the media.

Those who court celebrity must be prepared to pay the price.

Stardomorsuperstardomis the state of being a star or superstar, especially for a musician, actor, or sports player.

He achieved stardom late in life.
The band rose to superstardom in the 1990s.

Renownis the state of being famous and respected for something important.

She is a violinist of international renown.

Gloryis great admiration, honour, and praise that you earn by doing something successfully.

He intended to enjoy his moment of glory.

Notorietyis the state of being famous for something bad.Infamyhas a similar meaning, but is formal. It implies that the actions that the person is famous for are extremely wicked.

His notoriety spread well beyond his local area.
He gained infamy for the murder of eight young women.

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known and recognized by many people
someone famous
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