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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Brenden Rice, Southern California: The son of Hall of Fame receiver Jerry Rice has started to make a name for himself after a standout finish to his college career.
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C.j. Doon, Baltimore Sun, 26 Apr. 2024
According to the stories, the metro’s cultural center was a stopping point for Black artists around the country hoping to make a name for themselves.
—J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2024
As president, Cruz will lead an institution that has worked to make a name for itself as a pathway to affordable higher education in Milwaukee.
—Cleo Krejci, Journal Sentinel, 2 May 2024
In the 1940s the city began to be a hub for aspiring jazz musicians looking to hone their skills and make a name for themselves among a community of talented artists.
—J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 2 May 2024
The Oakland Raiders of the fledgling American Football League, still trying to make a name for itself, had first choice in the AFL draft and chose Gabriel.
—Mike Kupper, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2024
However, Conscious Corner has already started to make a name for itself by selling premium quality bamboo bedding products.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
Small Sade, determined to make a name for herself within Oluwan, ignores him and begins work at an inn.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, Peoplemag, 5 Mar. 2024
Even without the power of television, Mr. Navalny managed to make a name for himself in Russia using the internet — and that continued to be the way millions of Russians followed news of his death and funeral.
—Oleg Matsnev, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2024
C.j. Doon, Baltimore Sun, 26 Apr. 2024
According to the stories, the metro’s cultural center was a stopping point for Black artists around the country hoping to make a name for themselves.
—J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2024
As president, Cruz will lead an institution that has worked to make a name for itself as a pathway to affordable higher education in Milwaukee.
—Cleo Krejci, Journal Sentinel, 2 May 2024
In the 1940s the city began to be a hub for aspiring jazz musicians looking to hone their skills and make a name for themselves among a community of talented artists.
—J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 2 May 2024
The Oakland Raiders of the fledgling American Football League, still trying to make a name for itself, had first choice in the AFL draft and chose Gabriel.
—Mike Kupper, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2024
However, Conscious Corner has already started to make a name for itself by selling premium quality bamboo bedding products.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
Small Sade, determined to make a name for herself within Oluwan, ignores him and begins work at an inn.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, Peoplemag, 5 Mar. 2024
Even without the power of television, Mr. Navalny managed to make a name for himself in Russia using the internet — and that continued to be the way millions of Russians followed news of his death and funeral.
—Oleg Matsnev, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2024
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