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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
Prince, who is the brother of US President Donald Trump’s former Education Secretary Betsy DeVos, founded Blackwater, which gained notoriety in 2007 during the Iraq War, when its private contractors opened fire in Baghdad’s Nisour Square, killing 17 Iraqi civilians.
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Michael Rios, CNN, 12 Mar. 2025
Canteen London, England Created by the team behind The Pelican and The Hero, Canteen has quickly gained notoriety.
—Rachel Dube, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Anthony, 38, gained national notoriety after she was accused of killing her daughter, Caylee Anthony, in 2008 in a case that attracted a media frenzy much like the O.J. Simpson trial.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA TODAY, 5 Mar. 2025
Even more importantly, notoriety from the feat could provide the one-time construction worker and sales rep for various surf brands with a few additional career opportunities.
—Johnny Dodd, People.com, 23 Feb. 2025
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Michael Rios, CNN, 12 Mar. 2025
Canteen London, England Created by the team behind The Pelican and The Hero, Canteen has quickly gained notoriety.
—Rachel Dube, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Anthony, 38, gained national notoriety after she was accused of killing her daughter, Caylee Anthony, in 2008 in a case that attracted a media frenzy much like the O.J. Simpson trial.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA TODAY, 5 Mar. 2025
Even more importantly, notoriety from the feat could provide the one-time construction worker and sales rep for various surf brands with a few additional career opportunities.
—Johnny Dodd, People.com, 23 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for notoriety
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And Adidas, Puma and even Reebok are also doubling down on their attempts to lure women, partnering with WNBA stars and other athletes and celebrities popular with females.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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The network has ordered Gordon Ramsay’s Secret Service, which will see the celebrity chef go undercover to rescue America’s filthiest restaurants.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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The story is set after the attack on Pearl Harbor when four of America’s top college football stars set their fame aside to enlist in the Marines.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2025
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Before his Top Gun fame, Powell was also the go-to chef at University of Texas tailgates, serving up wings and brisket for his hungry friends.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
2 Apr. 2025
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In this age of TV dominance of a culture that moves on fast, producers are trying to snag stars at the moment of their peak appeal.—
Chris Jones,
New York Daily News,
6 Apr. 2025
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Here are three takeaways from the Royals-O’s series: Kris Bubic stars in starter’s role The Royals always knew Bubic had the intangibles to become a big-league starting pitcher.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
6 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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Earlier this morning, longtime NBA personality and analyst Stephen A. Smith made some wild claims against Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 2025
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Those hundred years are full of incredible true stories and larger-than-life personalities.—
Josh Weiss,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Catullus would be little more than a name and a reputation today had a single manuscript containing his poems not survived the Middle Ages.—
Daniel Mendelsohn,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2025
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Family-friendly Offerings While Bora Bora has a reputation for being a honeymooners' paradise, there are plenty of family-friendly activities here, too.—
Jess Feldman,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Notoriety.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notoriety. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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