fame

This term carries a predominantly positive connotation, emphasizing honor, prestige, and widespread admiration. It differs from notoriety, which describes being well-known for a negative reason or a scandalous act. As an uncountable noun, it refers to the general state of being celebrated. However, when referring to a specific quality or reputation for which someone is known, it can occasionally function as a countable noun, though it remains primarily treated as a mass noun in most contexts.