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as in celebrity
a person who is widely known and usually much talked about
a television show featuring a rogues' gallery of notorieties from 20 years of overhyped scandals
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as in fame
the fact or state of being known to the public
a lawyer of notoriety for the huge awards he's won in medical malpractice cases
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Recent Examples of notoriety
But as Knoxville's movie career took off in the wake of his Jackass notoriety — and Jonze (Being John Malkovich) became a critical darling — the crew brought their small-screen hijinks to the big screen.
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Sezin Devi Koehler,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 June 2026
In the essence of Taurus, an earthy zodiac that is known to do its due diligence to elevate its professional status, Marcus achieves greatness and notoriety as a pastry chef.
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Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
Kamal gained notoriety among downtown residents for offering fresh shawarma and hummus inside Cosentino’s Market.
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Jenna Thompson
june 24,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
Offensive linemen, particularly guards, don’t get the same notoriety as other positions.
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Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
23 June 2026
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Sezin Devi Koehler,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 June 2026
In the essence of Taurus, an earthy zodiac that is known to do its due diligence to elevate its professional status, Marcus achieves greatness and notoriety as a pastry chef.
—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
Kamal gained notoriety among downtown residents for offering fresh shawarma and hummus inside Cosentino’s Market.
—
Jenna Thompson
june 24,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
Offensive linemen, particularly guards, don’t get the same notoriety as other positions.
—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
23 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for notoriety
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When King asked if the unnamed celebrity was the one, Brown didn't hesitate.
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While Terenzio believes secrecy is essential for any celebrity wedding, she isn't convinced Madison Square Garden would actually host Swift and Kelce's ceremony.
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Motherhood, sexuality, family, fame… every band member forges her own path in refreshingly disparate ways rarely shown on television.
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Donors include oil executive Harold Hamm, the Waltons of Walmart fame, Kenneth Griffin, founder and CEO of Citadel, a hedge fund, and Burgum himself.
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The garment, rooted in West Asian culture, has been embraced with open arms by resortwear for decades, especially once it was brought into Western fashion in the 1950s by stars like Elizabeth Taylor and Jacqueline Kennedy.
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All three games of series were sellouts — a testament to the fandom of the two-time defending World Series champions and the team’s international baseball star, Ohtani.
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Branded as Princeton research, the paper’s influence continued to expand, boosting the university program’s renown and Pacala and Socolow’s stature.
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The first Raffles opened in Singapore in 1887, and the chain has gained worldwide renown for luxurious service with locations around the world.
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The last decade has been an absolute whirlwind for the 38-year-old film school graduate, who could have never dreamed of the success he’s enjoyed as a YouTube personality with over 10 million subscribers (and counting).
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The result is a look that's fashion-forward and personality-filled, never overdone.
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Shenzhen already has a reputation as one of China's major technology hubs.
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Orange cats have a reputation for silly behavior and outlandish antics, but the science doesn't back that up.
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“Notoriety.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notoriety. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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