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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John Wick has left the world of the High Table in a tenuous position and a collection of new characters will look to make a name for themselves while some of the franchise stalwart characters remain committed to the old-world order.
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2024
He was treated like a clout chaser, like a battle rapper looking to make a name for himself by dissing bigger names.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, The Athletic, 2 Aug. 2024
This promotion has been a blessing to Terry, who has struggled to truly make a name for himself since being drafted 18th in the 2022 NBA Draft.
—Mat Issa, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
As part of his full-court press to convince her, the Connecticut coach went so far as to enlist the help of her best friend, who would one day make a name for herself in the same world as Auriemma.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2024
He was treated like a clout chaser, like a battle rapper looking to make a name for himself by dissing bigger names.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, The Athletic, 2 Aug. 2024
This promotion has been a blessing to Terry, who has struggled to truly make a name for himself since being drafted 18th in the 2022 NBA Draft.
—Mat Issa, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
As part of his full-court press to convince her, the Connecticut coach went so far as to enlist the help of her best friend, who would one day make a name for herself in the same world as Auriemma.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
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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 20 Jan. 2025.
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