make a name for (oneself)

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: 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.

Examples of make a name for (oneself) in a Sentence

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Even without the power of television, Mr. Navalny managed to make a name for himself in Russia using the internet — and that continued to be the way millions of Russians followed news of his death and funeral. —Oleg Matsnev, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2024

And have clients and make a name for myself and make money and learn the business side of things. —Dave Quinn, Peoplemag, 22 Feb. 2024

Granted, Purdy has done enough to make a name for himself rather than to live up to the legends. —USA TODAY, 30 Jan. 2024

In recent years, Rush began to make a name for herself in anti-trafficking circles. —Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 3 Apr. 2024

Ably assisted by some friends — a maverick Scotland Yard detective and a female journalist determined to make a name for herself — Veronica and Stoker take death-defying risks in their quest to ensure the dead woman’s murderer is brought to justice. —Karen MacPherson, Washington Post, 23 Mar. 2024

The release featured freestyles from an up-and-coming artist trying to make a name for himself: Daddy Yankee. —Leslie Shapiro, Washington Post, 1 Feb. 2024

Secure resources and make a name for yourself with today’s grand earth trine. —USA TODAY, 29 Jan. 2024

Following acting roles on hit shows such as Wizards of Waverly Place and Good Luck Charlie, Mendler continued to make a name for herself with her singing career. —Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 20 Feb. 2024