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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The film stars Sebastian Stan as a young Trump struggling to make a name for himself in ’70s and ’80s New York City and Jeremy Strong as Roy Cohn, the beguiling prosecutor made infamous for helping Senator Joseph McCarthy during the Second Red Scare.
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Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 13 Oct. 2024
The city is renowned for attracting founders from all corners who aim to make a name for themselves in the tech industry.
—Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 26 Sep. 2024
As more and more of these young stars make a name for themselves outside of the Big Three’s shadow, this golden era of men’s tennis will slowly fade into memory.
—Issy Ronald, CNN, 10 Sep. 2024
The practical reality is many of them want to make a name for themselves.
—Christine Pelisek, Peoplemag, 15 Aug. 2024
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Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 13 Oct. 2024
The city is renowned for attracting founders from all corners who aim to make a name for themselves in the tech industry.
—Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 26 Sep. 2024
As more and more of these young stars make a name for themselves outside of the Big Three’s shadow, this golden era of men’s tennis will slowly fade into memory.
—Issy Ronald, CNN, 10 Sep. 2024
The practical reality is many of them want to make a name for themselves.
—Christine Pelisek, Peoplemag, 15 Aug. 2024
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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 25 Oct. 2024.
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