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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
Musk’s lawyer, Steven Molo, summed up the sheer notoriety of his client.
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Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
At larger papers, letters to the editor are often selected and printed in the op-ed pages on the basis of the authority or notoriety of the writer, but often on the basis of the point of view expressed.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026
The term did not gain widespread notoriety until mostly male content creators began discussing it on social media platforms, such as TikTok, in the early 2020s.
—Matt Cullinan, ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
He was followed by the Flintstones, a London pop group created by Arden protégé Peter Grant, who’d later achieve notoriety as manager of Led Zeppelin.
—Literary Hub, 21 Apr. 2026
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Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
At larger papers, letters to the editor are often selected and printed in the op-ed pages on the basis of the authority or notoriety of the writer, but often on the basis of the point of view expressed.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026
The term did not gain widespread notoriety until mostly male content creators began discussing it on social media platforms, such as TikTok, in the early 2020s.
—Matt Cullinan, ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
He was followed by the Flintstones, a London pop group created by Arden protégé Peter Grant, who’d later achieve notoriety as manager of Led Zeppelin.
—Literary Hub, 21 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for notoriety
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Around that time, a celebrity biologist and adventurer named Robert Marc Lehmann showed up in a gray-camouflage wetsuit.—
Jessica Camille Aguirre,
New Yorker,
2 May 2026
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The Barnstable Brown Gala, held annually ahead of the Kentucky Derby, is known for drawing celebrities and high-profile guests while supporting charitable causes.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 May 2026
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The fame is still relatively new for the young Hurricanes receiver.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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Malik, who has had a challenging relationship with fame throughout his career, left One Direction in 2015; the group carried on as a quartet before taking what was described as a hiatus the following year.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
1 May 2026
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But what exactly happens to these baby stars next isn't always clear (literally) because they are buried deep within clouds of dark, dusty gas that obscure them.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Sudeikis stars and executive produces alongside Brendan Hunt, Joe Kelly, Jane Becker, Jamie Lee, and Bill Wrubel.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
28 Apr. 2026
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Now in the mid-2020s, the pop remix album is not a stopgap or trinket but a steppingstone to wider renown.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
4 May 2026
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Jump Source bring this combination of club-music renown and their pop sensibilities to Fold.—
Reid BG,
Pitchfork,
28 Apr. 2026
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An area rug can completely change how a room feels—adding warmth, softness, and personality from the very first step.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 May 2026
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Not a big personality pushing a vision.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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But his reputation as a comic standard bearer precedes him, and not everyone was immediately on board with the prospect of his Willy Loman when the revival was announced.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
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The backstory Built by the late, great architect Kerry Hill for its first opening in 1993, The Datai Langkawi was one of Malaysia’s pioneering luxury jungle hideaways, and its reputation speaks volumes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 May 2026
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“Notoriety.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notoriety. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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