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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
As Watch Duty gains notoriety, some have speculated whether or not the company will stay a nonprofit.
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Nicole Fell, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Jan. 2025
The Edge of Lowry gained international notoriety this fall after a viral video of armed men forcing their way into apartments caught the attention of President-elect Donald Trump.
—Katie Langford, The Denver Post, 13 Jan. 2025
During the pandemic, Fee was asked to do a Zoom with a group of coaches who operate like Grinnell, the Division III team that gained notoriety when guard Jack Taylor scored 138 points in a game in 2012.
—Cj Moore, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
CoinDesk, which gained notoriety for chronicling the downfall of FTX and Alameda Research, struggled when its former parent, Digital Currency Group, was hit by a downturn in the crypto markets.
—Sara Fischer, Axios, 7 Jan. 2025
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Nicole Fell, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Jan. 2025
The Edge of Lowry gained international notoriety this fall after a viral video of armed men forcing their way into apartments caught the attention of President-elect Donald Trump.
—Katie Langford, The Denver Post, 13 Jan. 2025
During the pandemic, Fee was asked to do a Zoom with a group of coaches who operate like Grinnell, the Division III team that gained notoriety when guard Jack Taylor scored 138 points in a game in 2012.
—Cj Moore, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
CoinDesk, which gained notoriety for chronicling the downfall of FTX and Alameda Research, struggled when its former parent, Digital Currency Group, was hit by a downturn in the crypto markets.
—Sara Fischer, Axios, 7 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for notoriety
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The puppet performance serves as a grim explanation for Moretti’s motives, as well as a valid confrontation of the media’s abuse of power and privacy in pursuit of celebrity gossip.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
28 Jan. 2025
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Tranquill even took time to call out one celebrity fan, Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
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Also among them is Sean Duffy, who rose to fame in the late 1990s on MTV's The Real World: Boston.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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Roan, who was named Billboard’s Top New Artist of 2024 and is nominated for six Grammys, rose to fame with her debut album, The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess, which peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 in October 2024.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
20 Jan. 2025
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The decisions coaches make will undoubtedly leave some stars on the outside looking in. Fans, players and media alike will soon find out who makes the cut.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
24 Jan. 2025
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The two stars have figured out how to complement each other, using their respective strengths to dominate opponents.—
Brian Sampson,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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Still-active rappers gaining regional and national renown in the era, like Haystak, took notice of Jelly Roll' talents.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
19 Nov. 2024
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Jamie Lee Curtis costars in a touching drama about a Las Vegas dancer facing a final curtain call Comments Pamela Anderson’s career has brought her great renown, which perhaps is just a polite way of saying great notoriety.—
Tom Gliatto,
People.com,
10 Jan. 2025
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Spaces brimming with personality that feels intentional and curated, as opposed to chaotic.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Jan. 2025
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Uniquely is a Sacramento Bee series that covers the moments, landmarks and personalities that define what makes living in the Sacramento area so special.—
Marcus D. Smith,
Sacramento Bee,
27 Jan. 2025
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The positive reputation and brand recognition of SP Authentic Future Watch Autos place this card among the elite for NHL rookie autograph cards.—
Tyler Holzhammer,
The Athletic,
18 Jan. 2025
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Brady has earned a reputation as an easygoing but demanding coach to whom players connect and respond.—
Dan Wiederer,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Jan. 2025
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“Notoriety.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notoriety. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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