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"Fame" vs. "publicity": two sides of the spotlight

Reviewed and edited by Anwar Kareem 14/10/2024, 13:19
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Fame and publicity. What's the difference?

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?

Internet search results for fame) and publicity

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.
Publicity
  • The company's new product launch received a lot of publicity.
  • The scandal brought negative publicity to the celebrity.

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