Synonyms of notoriety

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notoriety

noun

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

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

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

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

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