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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
Kyle Rittenhouse, who gained notoriety in 2020 for shooting three people at a civil rights rally in Wisconsin, said he was hospitalized on May 6 after a venomous spider bit him.
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Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 7 May 2026
In these moments, the group evidences a commitment to the music itself—not as a means of achieving notoriety, but as a way of giving a voice to their community.
—Dean Van Nguyen, Pitchfork, 30 Apr. 2026
The Horned Frogs don’t have a player committed this offseason with that type of notoriety, but head coach Mark Campbell has still been able to assemble one of the top transfer portal classes.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2026
Musk’s lawyer, Steven Molo, summed up the sheer notoriety of his client.
—Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
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Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 7 May 2026
In these moments, the group evidences a commitment to the music itself—not as a means of achieving notoriety, but as a way of giving a voice to their community.
—Dean Van Nguyen, Pitchfork, 30 Apr. 2026
The Horned Frogs don’t have a player committed this offseason with that type of notoriety, but head coach Mark Campbell has still been able to assemble one of the top transfer portal classes.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2026
Musk’s lawyer, Steven Molo, summed up the sheer notoriety of his client.
—Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for notoriety
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Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
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The audience for the midnight screening was rowdy and ready to see their favorite celebrities on screen.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
17 May 2026
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In each one, an Oakland naïf—Cassius, Cootie, Corvette—was torn between a seductive capitalist and an inspiring left-wing organizer, one the path to fame and riches, the other to community and revolution.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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Each have some brush-with fame stories, like Smith, who was a safety who tackled Jackson in the quarterback’s first practice after joining the team as a junior.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
16 May 2026
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Bradley’s roster of clients was the A-list—and the B-list, too—of the era’s stars of musical theatre and revues.—
Brian Seibert,
New Yorker,
13 May 2026
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That includes team executives Elton Brand and former Saint Joseph’s star and NBA veteran Jameer Nelson.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
13 May 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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Mercury enters your sign, helping your thoughts land faster, cleaner, and with more personality.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2026
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The rooms Judy likes to give each hotel a personality, but using Poldark as inspiration wouldn’t be nearly quirky enough for the Hutsons.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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The son of a Scottish immigrant, McCluskie had a reputation as a political street fighter and his gruff style complemented Becerra’s more measured, cerebral approach.—
Dakota Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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Almost overnight, the reputation of that picture changed.—
Peter Bogdanovich,
IndieWire,
13 May 2026
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“Notoriety.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notoriety. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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