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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
Kansas basketball is a machine that brings the school revenue, exposure and notoriety.
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Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2025
With Kilmer donning the bat suit and starring with Tommy Lee Jones, Jim Carrey, Nicole Kidman, and Chris O’Donnell, the Batman sequel garnered underwhelming reviews and Kilmer’s notoriety as being contentious to work with grew.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2025
Even with the notoriety and knowing that some players have seen his videos, Berns tries to maintain journalistic integrity.
—James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
The musical, which first debuted in 1975, follows the two women who use their criminal notoriety to find fame in the Vaudeville circuit.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 16 Apr. 2025
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Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2025
With Kilmer donning the bat suit and starring with Tommy Lee Jones, Jim Carrey, Nicole Kidman, and Chris O’Donnell, the Batman sequel garnered underwhelming reviews and Kilmer’s notoriety as being contentious to work with grew.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2025
Even with the notoriety and knowing that some players have seen his videos, Berns tries to maintain journalistic integrity.
—James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
The musical, which first debuted in 1975, follows the two women who use their criminal notoriety to find fame in the Vaudeville circuit.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 16 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for notoriety
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Her firm, which is ranked among the top 50 trademark law firms in the country, has represented clients ranging from early-stage founders to celebrities like Twista and Sierra Gates.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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And this week: A (French, bien sûr) series about Antonin Carême, the world’s first celebrity chef — and possible Napoleonic-era spy.—
Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
3 May 2025
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Jon’s been open about past struggles with anxiety and fame, but turned a pivotal point while competing alongside Harley, 51, in The Amazing Race in 2015.—
Leena Tailor,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Apr. 2025
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Despite recently shooting to global fame, Labubu (who is a girl) has been a decade in the making.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
25 Apr. 2025
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Steel previously represented rap star Young Thug during his RICO trial.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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Pirates star Andrew McCutchen hit a two-run double to put the team up 4-3 in the bottom of the inning when players from his team frantically tried to alert umpires and security the fan was on the warning track.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2025
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The initiative is launching at a time when many nonprofit organizations are facing a steeper uphill climb with regard to resources and renown.—
Cathy Applefeld Olson,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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The governor, Pliny the Younger, would go on to some renown.—
John Blake,
CNN Money,
20 Apr. 2025
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General Hospital isn't typically a place Americans might get a glimpse of a future presidential candidate, but that happened this week when ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith made a surprise return to the long-running drama.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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After his quick intervention following Webb’s injury, Van Nistelrooy said the club will miss Vardy’s personality.—
Rob Tanner,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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Arriving with the reputation, in the 49ers eyes at least, of being the best edge-setter in college football, Williams looks forward to getting into the pass rush lab with Bosa and defensive line coach Kris Kocurek.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2025
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One regulatory crisis cost it tens of billions and its reputation.—
Alan Ohnsman,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Notoriety.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notoriety. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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