make a name for (oneself)
idiom
: to become well-known or famous
He has made quite a name for himself as a golfer.
She is making a name for herself in the art world.
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Trachtenberg went on to make a name for herself in movies and shows like 'Harriet the Spy,' 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer,' 'Gossip Girl,' and more.
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Joanna Moriello, New York Daily News, 26 Feb. 2025
This is where coaches can make a name for themselves or get exposed.
—Ted Nguyen, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
On the unscripted front, USA Network debuted The Anonymous, a competition series from The Traitors producer Studio Lambert, in August, although the show didn’t really make a name for itself over its first season.
—Peter White, Deadline, 10 Jan. 2025
And Fahy continues to quietly make a name for herself as someone who can underplay scenes where many actors would aim for the rafters, yet still go big when needed.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2025
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Joanna Moriello, New York Daily News, 26 Feb. 2025
This is where coaches can make a name for themselves or get exposed.
—Ted Nguyen, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
On the unscripted front, USA Network debuted The Anonymous, a competition series from The Traitors producer Studio Lambert, in August, although the show didn’t really make a name for itself over its first season.
—Peter White, Deadline, 10 Jan. 2025
And Fahy continues to quietly make a name for herself as someone who can underplay scenes where many actors would aim for the rafters, yet still go big when needed.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2025
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“Make a name for (oneself).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20a%20name%20for%20%28oneself%29. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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