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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The greats have known about Alissia for years, and she’s been working persistently behind-the-scenes to make a name for herself. —

Mesfin Fekadu, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Dec. 2024 Yet the player who was an internet sensation at the age of 12 had to drop down a division last season to come back and make a name for himself in the Premier League. —

Asif Burhan, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024 Everyone was trying to make a name for himself during the opening of Chicago Blackhawks training camp Thursday at Fifth Third Arena. —

Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2024 At the time, YouTube was becoming the place for young conservative activists to make a name for themselves. —

Brandy Zadrozny, NBC News, 12 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for make a name for (oneself)

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