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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
The weapon used in the murders, an ax, launched the case to national notoriety, and Borden was ultimately tried and acquitted.
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Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 28 July 2025
Lizzie Borden gained notoriety after the murders and her trial received extensive nationwide publicity in the U.S. and has remained part of American popular culture in the decades since.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 28 July 2025
In addition to its reporting on the NFL/NFLPA collusion case, the show also gained notoriety for its coverage of North Carolina head football coach Bill Belichick’s relationship with Jordon Hudson.
—Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Jonas gained notoriety across Wall Street for being a longtime Tesla bull.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2025
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Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 28 July 2025
Lizzie Borden gained notoriety after the murders and her trial received extensive nationwide publicity in the U.S. and has remained part of American popular culture in the decades since.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 28 July 2025
In addition to its reporting on the NFL/NFLPA collusion case, the show also gained notoriety for its coverage of North Carolina head football coach Bill Belichick’s relationship with Jordon Hudson.
—Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Jonas gained notoriety across Wall Street for being a longtime Tesla bull.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for notoriety
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Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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Upon its launch, 818 Tequila and Jenner faced criticism, as some found the brand to be a form of cultural appropriation – a non-Latina celebrity creating a tequila brand.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
20 Aug. 2025
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As for the heightened level of fame that his White Lotus role has brought him, Isaacs is still getting used to it.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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From there, Kaling skyrocketed to fame by creating, producing, and starring on The Mindy Project (2012–2017).—
Allison DeGrushe Published,
EW.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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McDermott might have seen enough One of the biggest topics of conversation each preseason is how much the Bills intend to play star quarterback Josh Allen.—
Joe Buscaglia,
New York Times,
16 Aug. 2025
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This philosophy is one that many NFL teams are gravitating toward where star athletes are seeing little to no playing time in the preseason.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Aug. 2025
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The inaugural exhibition will foreground artists of global renown with strong ties to the region.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Gaining renown for decades as background vocalists for artists including Bob Dylan, Elvis, Isaac Hayes and Stevie Wonder, the sisters officially formed their own group a dozen years ago.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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The movie features pervasive positivity, one really cool canine, a bright comic book aesthetic and a fresh superhero landscape filled with colorful personalities.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
20 Aug. 2025
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With a career spanning over a decade, Chiquis is a three-time Latin Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, TV personality and entrepreneur.—
Thania Garcia,
Variety,
19 Aug. 2025
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Kanepi entered the tournament with a different kind of reputation: the seed slayer.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
23 Aug. 2025
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Then, a lunar eclipse in Pisces on Sept. 7 will ignite your 10th house of authority, publicity and reputation, marking a career milestone or a turning point in your professional life.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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“Notoriety.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notoriety. Accessed 30 Aug. 2025.
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