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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
The Edge of Lowry apartments in Aurora — which gained national notoriety last year over video footage showing alleged gang members — were also targeted, per Denverite.
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Esteban L. Hernandez, Axios, 5 Feb. 2025
Schreiner previously competed for Rochester Institute of Technology's (RIT) women's track and field team and gained national notoriety for dominating female opponents and frequent social media videos boasting about it as an openly transgender competitor.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 1 Mar. 2025
Andrew, in particular, gained notoriety for his controversial views and statements on various topics, including masculinity and wealth.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 28 Feb. 2025
Some of Neville’s uber-famous peers, such as Beckham and Gerard Pique, have used their notoriety and business acumen to become real players in the sports industry.
—Matt Slater, The Athletic, 15 Feb. 2025
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Esteban L. Hernandez, Axios, 5 Feb. 2025
Schreiner previously competed for Rochester Institute of Technology's (RIT) women's track and field team and gained national notoriety for dominating female opponents and frequent social media videos boasting about it as an openly transgender competitor.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 1 Mar. 2025
Andrew, in particular, gained notoriety for his controversial views and statements on various topics, including masculinity and wealth.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 28 Feb. 2025
Some of Neville’s uber-famous peers, such as Beckham and Gerard Pique, have used their notoriety and business acumen to become real players in the sports industry.
—Matt Slater, The Athletic, 15 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for notoriety
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Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer , from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.—
Randee Dawn,
People.com,
17 Mar. 2025
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Much like Alo Yoga in the wellness space, the brand collaborates with popular influencers and celebrities while hosting eye-catching events, from beach parties to futuristic pop-up experiences, to amplify its presence on social media.—
Clara Ludmir,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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Navigating life, love and fame The intrigue around artist couples spans generations.—
Zoe Whitfield,
CNN,
20 Mar. 2025
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This wasn't an amateur with pitchy vocals hoping for a shot at fame; this was a full-fledged soulful rock star.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
EW.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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Underworld and Love And Friendship star Beckinsale is coming off features Canary Black and Stolen Girl.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
13 Mar. 2025
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Photographed by Steven Meisel, Vogue, January 2010 Renée Zellweger, star of Bridget Jones’s Diary, wears an Atelier Versace dress of silk and point d’esprit in the Tuileries Photographed by Arthur Elgort, Vogue, April 2001.—
Laird Borrelli-Persson,
Vogue,
13 Mar. 2025
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Winfrey and Goldberg, ages 71 and 69, were presenting themselves as political avatars rather than the companionable media figures of their first renown.—
Armond White,
National Review,
7 Mar. 2025
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Tyson last fought a sanctioned fight in 2005 , losing a sixth-round TKO to gigantic Irishman Kevin McBride, a fighter of little renown beyond that win.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
10 Jan. 2025
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Well wishes came from country singer Jessie James Decker, commentator Candace Owens and TV personality Jeannie Mai.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
16 Mar. 2025
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This starts with hiring the right people, being sensitive to personalities, and proper consideration for diversity, skills, incentives, and experience.—
Martin Zwilling,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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Trump, Musk’s biggest political ally, and his administration seem to be taking it on themselves to protect the brand’s reputation.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN,
20 Mar. 2025
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Kelly has built a reputation for crafting spaces that capture the essence of his clients’ visions (all while addressing the intricacies of planning and staying ahead of changing industry demands).—
Kyle J. Russell,
USA TODAY,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Notoriety.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notoriety. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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