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| ambition |
a strong desire to become famous, rich, or to reach a goal. [1/2 definitions] |
| apposition |
in grammar, the relationship, esp. of the second to the first, of two nouns or noun equivalents that are placed together in a sentence without a connecting conjunction, as in "Ed Smith, the famous athlete". [1/3 definitions] |
| autograph |
the name of a person, especially a famous person, written in his or her own handwriting. [1/2 definitions] |
| bluegrass |
a grass with a blue-green color that is grown in pastures and on lawns. Kentucky is famous for bluegrass. [1/2 definitions] |
| cameo |
a minor role usually played by a well-known actor or other famous person, often occupying a single scene of a film. [1/2 definitions] |
| celebrated |
famous, usu. for some achievement or talent. |
| celebrity |
a person who is famous. |
| Don Juan |
in Spanish legend and literature, a nobleman famous for his seduction of women. [1/2 definitions] |
| famed |
widely known or talked about; renowned; famous. |
| fan club |
an organization of fans of a particular entertainer, sports team, or other famous entity. Members of a fan club are primarily linked by mail or e-mail. |
| fan mail |
correspondence received by a prominent or famous person that contains expressions of praise or admiration. |
| great |
a person famous for excellence in a particular field; star. [1/6 definitions] |
| Hall of Fame |
a memorial hall or building dedicated to illustrious or famous persons in a particular profession, sport, or the like. [1/2 definitions] |
| juvenilia |
artistic or written works produced in youth, esp. by artists and writers who have later become famous. [1/2 definitions] |
| luminary |
a famous, important, or inspirational person. [1/3 definitions] |
| mummy |
a dead body that has been preserved with special chemicals and wrapped in cloth. The ancient Egyptians are famous for their mummies. |
| name |
a person who is famous or distinguished. [2/9 definitions] |
| name-dropper |
a person who tries to impress others by mentioning the names of important or famous people in a familiar way. |
| noted |
well known; famous. |
| obscure |
not famous or little known. [1/4 definitions] |
| personality |
a famous person. [1/2 definitions] |
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