make a name for (oneself)
idiom
: to become well-known or famous
He has made quite a name for himself as a golfer.
She is making a name for herself in the art world.
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Surrounded by rookies and undrafted players looking to make a name for themselves, Da Silva is aiming to play freely on the court and serve as a key voice for the Magic at summer league.
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Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 July 2025
Abridge is just one of the many companies trying to make a name for itself in the booming market for AI medical scribing tools.
—Kaitlin Balasaygun, CNBC, 10 June 2025
Even though there were actors like Linda at the time, there was no real blueprint for deaf actors to break into movies or make a name for themselves.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 9 June 2025
He is flanked by a young QB who is looking to make a name for himself and isn't scared to let the ball fly.
—Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 June 2025
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Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 July 2025
Abridge is just one of the many companies trying to make a name for itself in the booming market for AI medical scribing tools.
—Kaitlin Balasaygun, CNBC, 10 June 2025
Even though there were actors like Linda at the time, there was no real blueprint for deaf actors to break into movies or make a name for themselves.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 9 June 2025
He is flanked by a young QB who is looking to make a name for himself and isn't scared to let the ball fly.
—Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 June 2025
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“Make a name for (oneself).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20a%20name%20for%20%28oneself%29. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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