fame
n. uncountablen. the state of being known or recognized by many people, usually because of your achievements. It often brings a lot of public attention and interest.
n. the condition of being widely known or recognized by the public. Often associated with high-profile achievements in entertainment, sports, or politics.
She achieved international fame after her first movie.
The young athlete struggled to handle the sudden fame that followed his record-breaking performance at the games.
While many pursue fame for the perceived benefits of wealth and status, the constant lack of privacy often leads to a profound sense of isolation.
From Middle English fame, from Old French fame (“celebrity, renown”), itself borrowed from Latin fāma (“talk, rumor, report, reputation”), from Proto-Indo-European bʰéh₂-meh₂, from bʰeh₂- (“to speak, say, tell”). Cognate with Ancient Greek φήμη (phḗmē, “talk”). Related also to Latin for (“speak, say”, verb), Old English bōian (“to boast”), Old English bēn (“prayer, request”), Old English bannan (“to summon, command, proclaim”). More at ban. Displaced native Old English hlīsa.
Uncountable in its general sense; occasionally used with an article in literary contexts to describe a specific type of reputation.