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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Not exactly cheap for a new airline trying to make a name for itself in the market.
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Edward Russell, CNN Money, 9 May 2025
This legislation is a publicity stunt from a politician eager to make a name for himself.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025
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.
—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
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Edward Russell, CNN Money, 9 May 2025
This legislation is a publicity stunt from a politician eager to make a name for himself.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025
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.
—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
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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 17 May. 2025.
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