| ambition |
a strong desire to reach a set goal or to be generally successful in life, esp. the desire to become famous, wealthy, or powerful. [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 |
a signature, esp. that of a famous person. [1/4 definitions] |
| cameo |
a minor role usually played by a prominent actor or other famous person, often occupying a single scene of a film. [1/3 definitions] |
| celebrated |
famous, usu. for some achievement or talent. |
| celebrity |
one who is famous. [1/2 definitions] |
| 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. |
| 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] |
| 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 |
distinguished; eminent; famous. |
| personality |
a famous person; celebrity. [1/3 definitions] |
| pop star |
a successful and famous performer of popular music. |
| put on the map |
make famous or celebrated (used esp. of obscure places that gain sudden fame by association with a celebrated person or event). |
| renowned |
widely known and acclaimed; famous. |
| Robin Hood |
in English legend, an outlaw of the twelfth century who became famous for robbing the rich to help the poor. |