make a name for (oneself)
phrase
: 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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“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 10 Mar. 2026.
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