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"Fame" vs. "publicity": two sides of the spotlight
Anwar Kareem 14/10/2024, 13:19English.me team member
What is similar?
Both "fame" and "publicity" relate to the level of public attention or awareness of a person, event, or issue.
What is different?
Fame refers to being widely known and often admired or respected, whereas publicity is the activity of attracting the public's attention to something and doesn't necessarily imply admiration or respect.
Which one is more common?
Examples of usage
Fame- She achieved fame through her remarkable achievements in science.
- His fame reached every corner of the world after the movie release.
- The company's new product launch received a lot of publicity.
- The scandal brought negative publicity to the celebrity.
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