1
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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There were 3,000 people on the plaza at the June 18 Obama Presidential Center grand opening ceremony, with almost too many celebrities to count.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
19 June 2026 -
While celebrities tend to promote their upcoming projects, at its core, the show is a lighthearted conversation that has inspired viral memes and GIFs.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
19 June 2026
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Suddenly, sparks and fames violently erupted, scorching nearby seats and sending smoke billowing.—
Aaron Cooper,
CNN Money,
23 Aug. 2025
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Keith hailed from Tennessee and worked with music’s biggest stars, including Beyoncé and Drake.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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Angel Reese with Reebok, Breanna Stewart with Puma, Sabrina Ionescu with Nike and A’ja Wilson with Nike are the other active WNBA stars with signature sneakers.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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Across both sides of the state line, several districts have built reputations for strong academics, robust extracurriculars and the kind of community feel that draws families in and keeps them.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
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The June 2019 announcement underscored the banks’ reputations for trust, transparency and honesty, BB&T chief digital client experience officer Dontá Wilson told The Charlotte Observer at the time.—
Claire Harutunian,
Charlotte Observer,
15 June 2026
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The Best Cruises For Every Traveler Cruise lines have distinct personalities, so picking the right cruise line is the first step to finding the right cruise.—
Scott Laird,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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What makes the show defy expectations, though, is the aw-shucks personalities of the young British duo at its core, improbably named Richard Young and Sam Strange.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
18 June 2026
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The figures involved in setting up the fight are Saudi boxing powerbroker Turki Al-Sheikh, Ring Magazine and Saudi entertainment group Sela as well as broadcaster Netflix.—
Chris McKenna,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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The project, the National Garden of American Heroes, is slated to feature 250 statues of historical figures from America’s past who have contributed to the nation's cultural, scientific, economic, and political heritage, commemorating the 250th anniversary of America’s independence.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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“Notorieties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notorieties. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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