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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Ozzy Osbourne dies: Black Sabbath rocker was 76 As Black Sabbath began to make a name for itself with the group's musical unholiness, Osbourne was christened the band's Prince of Darkness.
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Edward Segarra, USA Today, 22 July 2025
The annual music festival that brings thousands to Music City every year to catch some of the best acts in the country music business and catch a glimpse of up-and-coming artists trying to make a name for themselves.
—Joyce Orlando, Nashville Tennessean, 5 June 2025
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
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Edward Segarra, USA Today, 22 July 2025
The annual music festival that brings thousands to Music City every year to catch some of the best acts in the country music business and catch a glimpse of up-and-coming artists trying to make a name for themselves.
—Joyce Orlando, Nashville Tennessean, 5 June 2025
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.
4.
—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
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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 29 Jul. 2025.
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