fame 
/ˈfeɪm/ noun
/ˈfeɪm/ noun [noncount] : the condition of being known or recognized by many people
▪ He died at the height of his fame. ▪ The book tells the story of her sudden rise to fame. ▪ He gained/found fame as an actor. ▪ The house was once occupied by Noah Webster of dictionary fame. [=Noah Webster, who was famous for his dictionary] ▪ achieving/earning/winning international/worldwide fame ▪ She went to Hollywood seeking fame and fortune. — see also hall of fame
▪ He died at the height of his fame. ▪ The book tells the story of her sudden rise to fame. ▪ He gained/found fame as an actor. ▪ The house was once occupied by Noah Webster of dictionary fame. [=Noah Webster, who was famous for his dictionary] ▪ achieving/earning/winning international/worldwide fame ▪ She went to Hollywood seeking fame and fortune. — see also hall of fame
claim to fame — see 2claim
