Hall of Fame
Americannoun
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a national shrine in New York City commemorating the names of outstanding Americans.
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a room, building, etc., set aside to honor outstanding individuals in any profession, locality, nation, or the like.
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a number of individuals acclaimed as outstanding in a particular profession, field of endeavor, locality, or the like.
noun
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a building containing plaques or busts honouring famous people
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a group of famous people
Example Sentences
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Olympic women’s basketball team will be enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame later this year.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026
In 2011, she received a damehood in recognition of her contribution to broadcasting, and also won two Sony Awards and was made a member of the Radio Academy Hall of Fame during her career.
From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026
Johnson retired after the 2017 season and was inducted into the California High School Football Hall of Fame in 2023.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026
Hall of Fame high school football coach Bob Johnson, who turned El Toro and Mission Viejo into powerhouse high school football programs and became one of the winningest coaches in state history, has died.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026
A Hall of Fame sounds like an amazing place.
From "Zara’s Rules for Record-Breaking Fun" by Hena Khan
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