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Ruhm — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • celebrity noun A famous person, especially one known through entertainment or media.
  • fame noun The state of being well known and widely recognized, especially for achievement.
  • glory noun Great honour, fame, or admiration earned through achievement.
  • kudos noun Praise, credit, or recognition for something a person has achieved.
  • renown noun Widespread fame or recognition, usually for something admirable.
  • stardom noun The state of being a famous performer or celebrity.

Senses

Ruhm is used for these senses in English:

  • celebrity (uncountable, uncommon outside high registers) Fame, renown; the state of being famous or talked-about. [from 17th c.]
  • fame The state of being famous or well-known and spoken of, especially for something positive.
  • glory Honour, admiration, or distinction, accorded by common consent to a person or thing; high reputation; renown.
  • kudos Credit for one's achievements.
  • renown Fame; celebrity; wide recognition.
  • stardom The status or position of a performer acknowledged to be a star; fame; celebrity.

celebrity — full definition

  1. noun A famous person, especially one known through entertainment or media.
  2. noun The state of being famous or widely talked about.

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