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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
Other liberal voices, including Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX), have courted controversy in a bid to build notoriety.
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David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 29 Mar. 2025
Historically, controversial figures have sought to transform notoriety into influence.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
Kent’s notoriety grew, landing her on the cover of Newsweek in 1967.
—R. Daniel Foster, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
But of course, Eddie isn't the only member of the Miller family affected by Jamie's crime and their newfound local notoriety.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 17 Mar. 2025
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David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 29 Mar. 2025
Historically, controversial figures have sought to transform notoriety into influence.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
Kent’s notoriety grew, landing her on the cover of Newsweek in 1967.
—R. Daniel Foster, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
But of course, Eddie isn't the only member of the Miller family affected by Jamie's crime and their newfound local notoriety.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 17 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for notoriety
Noun
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Before and after the trip, other female celebrities, like Olivia Munn, Jessica Chastain, Olivia Wilde, Emily Ratajkowski, blasted the feminist P.R. spin.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
22 Apr. 2025
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Typical celebrity riders make demands related to an actor’s comfort — such as a swank trailer, high-quality food and luxurious accommodations and transportation.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2025
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Jon’s been open about past struggles with anxiety and fame, but turned a pivotal point while competing alongside Harley, 51, in The Amazing Race in 2015.—
Leena Tailor,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Apr. 2025
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Despite recently shooting to global fame, Labubu (who is a girl) has been a decade in the making.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
25 Apr. 2025
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Steel previously represented rap star Young Thug during his RICO trial.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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Pirates star Andrew McCutchen hit a two-run double to put the team up 4-3 in the bottom of the inning when players from his team frantically tried to alert umpires and security the fan was on the warning track.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2025
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The initiative is launching at a time when many nonprofit organizations are facing a steeper uphill climb with regard to resources and renown.—
Cathy Applefeld Olson,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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The governor, Pliny the Younger, would go on to some renown.—
John Blake,
CNN Money,
20 Apr. 2025
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López Obrador dealt with this mainly through force of personality.—
Stephania Taladrid,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2025
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Dunn is one of the best point-of-attack defending guards in the NBA, and his quickness, long arms and surly personality on the floor gave Murray issues.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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Arriving with the reputation, in the 49ers eyes at least, of being the best edge-setter in college football, Williams looks forward to getting into the pass rush lab with Bosa and defensive line coach Kris Kocurek.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2025
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One regulatory crisis cost it tens of billions and its reputation.—
Alan Ohnsman,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Notoriety.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notoriety. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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