Synonyms of notoriety

notoriety

noun

ˌnō-tə-ˈrī-ə-tē 

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• celebrity
• star
• personality
• name
• notable
• notability
• dignitary
• somebody
• superstar
• personage
• cause célèbre
• celeb
• hero
• light
• VIP
• megastar
• luminary
• icon
• standout
• figure
• worthy
• eminence
• idol
• favorite
• monument
• heartthrob
• magnate
• immortal
• pillar
• baron
• demigod
• mogul
• bigwig
• nabob
• kahuna
• panjandrum
• big shot

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• nobody
• has-been
• mediocrity
• lightweight
• noncelebrity

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fame
• celebrity
• renown
• reputation
• repute
• popularity
• name
• reputability
• praise
• character
• stature
• status
• infamy
• honor
• prominence
• prestige
• acclaim
• recognition
• position
• stardom
• rank
• distinction
• accolade
• greatness
• cachet
• report
• visibility
• glory
• eminence
• standing
• adoration
• acknowledgment
• superstardom
• kudos
• place
• preeminence
• homage
• laurels
• megastardom
• idolization
• illustriousness
• mark
• note

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• obscurity
• anonymity
• oblivion
• shame
• disrepute
• disgrace
• odium
• ignominy
• opprobrium
• dishonor
• invisibility
• unpopularity
• obscureness
• inconspicuousness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of notoriety

The domestic doyenne has made headlines over the years, earning notoriety from her recipes, her legal battles, her unapologetic candor, her Instagram account and of course, her epic cover for Sports Illustrated’s Swimsuit Issue in 2023. — Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 3 Aug. 2026

Max Martin, Grande sings of blowing through breakups and make-ups and enduring mounting exhaustion with mass notoriety while the music swirls patiently and frequently angrily underneath. — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 3 Aug. 2026

Illinois has the notoriety of having more units of government than any other state, and by a bunch! — Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026

For every race that has colts contending for greatness and notoriety, there is a sister race for those wonderful three-year-old fillies. — Danny Brewer, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026