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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As more and more of these young stars make a name for themselves outside of the Big Three’s shadow, this golden era of men’s tennis will slowly fade into memory.
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Issy Ronald, CNN, 10 Sep. 2024
The practical reality is many of them want to make a name for themselves.
—Christine Pelisek, Peoplemag, 15 Aug. 2024
However, the relationship didn’t last because, as the scholars argue, in order to make a name for himself in politics, Lincoln had to take a wife.
—Olivia B. Waxman, TIME, 6 Sep. 2024
Other players looking to make a name for themselves in the inaugural year of varsity football include RB/LB John Leonard (6-1, 205), TE/LB Saiosi Hautau (6-1, 210), OL/DL Boston Oliveras (5-11, 230), OL/DL Aaron Xu (5-9, 180), WR/DB Ethan Bugarin and RB Dominic Ortega (5-3, 155).
—Glenn Reeves, The Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2024
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Issy Ronald, CNN, 10 Sep. 2024
The practical reality is many of them want to make a name for themselves.
—Christine Pelisek, Peoplemag, 15 Aug. 2024
However, the relationship didn’t last because, as the scholars argue, in order to make a name for himself in politics, Lincoln had to take a wife.
—Olivia B. Waxman, TIME, 6 Sep. 2024
Other players looking to make a name for themselves in the inaugural year of varsity football include RB/LB John Leonard (6-1, 205), TE/LB Saiosi Hautau (6-1, 210), OL/DL Boston Oliveras (5-11, 230), OL/DL Aaron Xu (5-9, 180), WR/DB Ethan Bugarin and RB Dominic Ortega (5-3, 155).
—Glenn Reeves, The Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2024
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