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as in celebrity
a person who is widely known and usually much talked about
a television show featuring a rogues' gallery of notorieties from 20 years of overhyped scandals
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as in fame
the fact or state of being known to the public
a lawyer of notoriety for the huge awards he's won in medical malpractice cases
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Recent Examples of notoriety
Other liberal voices, including Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX), have courted controversy in a bid to build notoriety.
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David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 29 Mar. 2025
Historically, controversial figures have sought to transform notoriety into influence.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
Kent’s notoriety grew, landing her on the cover of Newsweek in 1967.
—R. Daniel Foster, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
But of course, Eddie isn't the only member of the Miller family affected by Jamie's crime and their newfound local notoriety.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 17 Mar. 2025
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David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 29 Mar. 2025
Historically, controversial figures have sought to transform notoriety into influence.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
Kent’s notoriety grew, landing her on the cover of Newsweek in 1967.
—R. Daniel Foster, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
But of course, Eddie isn't the only member of the Miller family affected by Jamie's crime and their newfound local notoriety.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 17 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for notoriety
Noun
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O’Donnell has since moved to Ireland, joining a growing number of celebrities who have moved internationally since President Donald Trump’s historic win.—
Jenny Goldsberry,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Apr. 2025
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Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free newsletter to get the latest trailers, celebrity interviews, film reviews, and more.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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Set against the glitzy world of pop music stardom in the early aughts, this affecting saga of two sisters explores the destructive power of fame and inequity in the music business.—
Samantha Dunn,
Oc Register,
11 Apr. 2025
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In a 2003 interview with Vogue’s Mark Holgate, Sarah Jessica Parker spoke candidly on her relationship with fame.—
Daniel Rodgers,
Vogue,
11 Apr. 2025
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How to see the Lyrids The meteors seem to emerge – or radiate – from the constellation Lyra, specifically a bright star named Vega, according to astronomers.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Miss Piggy, who is not anyone’s double, is the film’s undeniable star, complete with an Esther Williams–inspired underwater musical scene.—
Barry Levitt,
Vulture,
18 Apr. 2025
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Food and Drink Tochigi Prefecture’s agricultural renown takes center stage at each one of the property's four drinking and dining venues: the Japanese Restaurant, the Western-style Lakehouse, the Lobby Lounge, and the Bar.—
Paul Jebara,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Apr. 2025
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Her growing renown means that her major works are now far beyond the reach of most public museums to acquire.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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López Obrador dealt with this mainly through force of personality.—
Stephania Taladrid,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2025
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Dunn is one of the best point-of-attack defending guards in the NBA, and his quickness, long arms and surly personality on the floor gave Murray issues.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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His reputation has been restored and reaffirmed at Villa, with a setup that enables him to concentrate on footballing matters and possess a level of oversight rarely seen among modern-day managers.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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Tagovailoa is still trending upwards from a developmental standpoint, but needs to shed his fragile reputation.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Notoriety.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notoriety. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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