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as in celebrity
a person who is widely known and usually much talked about
a television show featuring a rogues' gallery of notorieties from 20 years of overhyped scandals
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as in fame
the fact or state of being known to the public
a lawyer of notoriety for the huge awards he's won in medical malpractice cases
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Recent Examples of notoriety
Everything about this movie has been bold, from its notoriety as the biggest budget for Anderson movie to its shoot in VistaVision and skipping the fall film festival troika for an awards-season launch.
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2025
Then comes Genoa, until recently, the middle child that never seemed to get its fair share of notoriety, given that Italy is the world’s largest yacht building country.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2025
There have been close to 50 deaths in the past decade on the A9, Scotland’s longest road, which has gained notoriety for its regular changes from single to multiple-lane highway.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2025
But the festival’s brand, which gained notoriety from its spectacular failure in 2017, had also attracted a bid from a celebrity entrepreneur, who was it?
—Maggie McGrath, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2025
Then comes Genoa, until recently, the middle child that never seemed to get its fair share of notoriety, given that Italy is the world’s largest yacht building country.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2025
There have been close to 50 deaths in the past decade on the A9, Scotland’s longest road, which has gained notoriety for its regular changes from single to multiple-lane highway.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2025
But the festival’s brand, which gained notoriety from its spectacular failure in 2017, had also attracted a bid from a celebrity entrepreneur, who was it?
—Maggie McGrath, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for notoriety
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Each episode explores how Taylor shattered Hollywood’s glass ceiling, built a billion-dollar business empire, and transformed celebrity activism through her pioneering work in the fight against HIV/AIDS.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
3 Oct. 2025
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Mules have been trending recently, both on and off the runway as well as with celebrities reaching for the style for red carpet appearances.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
3 Oct. 2025
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George said George Clooney has no qualms about finding fame later in life — in part thanks to his aunt, the late Rosemary Clooney.—
Jen Juneau,
PEOPLE,
5 Oct. 2025
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And while figuring out how to deal with fame was tough, Gaga admitted that the more difficult conflict ultimately turned out to be that between Gaga and Stefani.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
3 Oct. 2025
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The 1970s had seen a mass exodus of Argentina’s star players abroad, particularly to Spain, where a ban on foreign players had recently been lifted.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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Country music star Tanya Tucker sang at his bedside.—
Keith Sharon,
Nashville Tennessean,
5 Oct. 2025
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With the international renown of the kidnap and the constant pressure from Catriona’s father, Sir Broderick Grant (James Cosmo), the team take on the biggest challenge of their careers to date.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
1 Oct. 2025
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In a statement, McAnuff said he’s honored to join the university’s theater department because of its growing renown.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Sep. 2025
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Oz, a former health surgeon and television personality took the helm of Medicare and Medicaid Services in April and has said the role of AI in health care will continue to expand.—
Beth Warren,
Nashville Tennessean,
29 Sep. 2025
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One day, Rodgers was in a room at the training facility, conducting a virtual video interview with ESPN personality Pat McAfee, when Dobbins popped in to razz the veteran passer.—
Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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Martinez is perhaps still clinging to a reputation the Yankees passed down, while Boone clung to Martinez's comment for nearly a month.—
Jon Paul Hoornstra,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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These days, apple cider vinegar has a solid reputation as a natural, budget-friendly cleaning solution—and for good reason.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Notoriety.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notoriety. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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