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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
Mendoza, herself an immigrant from El Salvador, has gained notoriety after videos of her and her staff sheltering protesters and helping law enforcement agents in her Los Angeles County restaurant spread across social media.
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Chris Boyette, CNN Money, 14 June 2025
While his work has resulted in a good deal of notoriety, the job itself can be unglamorous and painstaking.
—Nic Juarez, Vulture, 12 June 2025
Owen gets a lot of notoriety, but Nick has been equally good.
—Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2025
Conflicting Opinions From Conflicting Figures Gaines gained notoriety for her fervent anti-trans views following a 5th-place finish at the NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships.
—Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 7 June 2025
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Chris Boyette, CNN Money, 14 June 2025
While his work has resulted in a good deal of notoriety, the job itself can be unglamorous and painstaking.
—Nic Juarez, Vulture, 12 June 2025
Owen gets a lot of notoriety, but Nick has been equally good.
—Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2025
Conflicting Opinions From Conflicting Figures Gaines gained notoriety for her fervent anti-trans views following a 5th-place finish at the NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships.
—Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 7 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for notoriety
Noun
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Her post received an overwhelming amount of support from celebrities and fans alike, who applauded her for being so open.—
Stephanie Guerilus,
People.com,
8 June 2025
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People are not buying our cars because a celebrity is driving it.—
Morgan Korn,
ABC News,
8 June 2025
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The dual pressures of fame and industry demands were becoming too much.—
Jose Valentino Ruiz,
The Conversation,
13 June 2025
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Based in Los Angeles, Hacker first rose to fame in 2020 with his viral content across TikTok, Twitch and Instagram.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
12 June 2025
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To put it another way: drafting Flagg or Harper would have given the Wizards their clearest, cleanest opportunity so far in their rebuild to draft someone who will be a future star.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
17 June 2025
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The atmosphere spoke volumes, about the growing appetite for the game, the hunger of emerging stars, and the potential for the BAL to not only grow within the continent but also to become a destination of choice for talent around the world.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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Where to stay To immerse yourself in the history and design renown of the city, check into downtown’s Chicago Athletic Association Hotel, a 19th-century neo-Gothic former men’s club with its good old bones restored.—
Elaine Glusac,
AFAR Media,
19 May 2025
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On her path to film-industry renown, Diop was a fellow at the Harvard Radcliffe Institute.—
Armond White,
National Review,
16 May 2025
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This is the first time in his pro career that his offensive output matches his personality: Quiet.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 June 2025
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That has included writers like Matt Yglesias, TV personalities, like Terry Moran and Katie Couric, and authors like James Patterson, with many prioritizing video.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
20 June 2025
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Oakmont lived up to its reputation with a scoring average of 74.6 despite a course still relatively soft from rain and moderate wind that didn’t stick around for long.—
Doug Ferguson,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2025
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For all his reputation as an annoyingly committed actor, Norton feels so loose and playful with Anderson.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
12 June 2025
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“Notoriety.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notoriety. Accessed 24 Jun. 2025.
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