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as in celebrities
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 fames
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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The agency’s new group mainly includes health professionals who prescribe, produce or promote peptides, which have become a wellness trend among athletes, influencers and celebrities.
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To prevent impersonation, WhatsApp will hold back usernames for high-profile people or groups such as celebrities, public figures and government entities.
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Suddenly, sparks and fames violently erupted, scorching nearby seats and sending smoke billowing.
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Jennifer Aniston, Jessica Alba, and more stars are stepping out in breezy sandals that maximize airflow without sacrificing style.
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The two music stars have publicly supported each other's projects over the years.
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Not only does the media cycle move fast, but reputations can shift just as quickly.
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Those communities can move faster than formal hiring channels and build more trust because reputations form around concrete contributions rather than résumés and cover letters.
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Many Iranian hardliners, including conservative lawmakers and media personalities, have criticized the memorandum of understanding signed between Tehran and Washington.
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Armand tries on personalities — clingy boyfriend, conniving mastermind — and flocks to love interests like new rock star Lestat goes through vats of body glitter.
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Based on those figures, Honsal said 731 dogs remain unaccounted for.
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Kids will create origami figures, write wishes on them and hang them on bamboo.
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“Notorieties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notorieties. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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