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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
Bride gained far more notoriety for pitching in blowout losses.
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Dan Hayes, New York Times, 30 June 2025
However, its notoriety for slaying archeologists who came into contact with its long-dormant spores is still debated.
—New Atlas, 30 June 2025
Since gaining notoriety, Rae has been building her brand as a social media model and influencer.
—Allison Degrushe Published, EW.com, 26 June 2025
It’s also given him some notoriety around his community.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 June 2025
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Dan Hayes, New York Times, 30 June 2025
However, its notoriety for slaying archeologists who came into contact with its long-dormant spores is still debated.
—New Atlas, 30 June 2025
Since gaining notoriety, Rae has been building her brand as a social media model and influencer.
—Allison Degrushe Published, EW.com, 26 June 2025
It’s also given him some notoriety around his community.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for notoriety
Noun
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Graydon also wanted to enlist Jane Sarkin, his VF predecessor Tina Brown’s longtime celebrity wrangler, who was well known for her formidable Rolodex of agents and publicists.—
Michael Grynbaum,
HollywoodReporter,
14 July 2025
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But the real stars of the program weren’t celebrities.—
Essence,
Essence,
14 July 2025
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That includes the pitfalls of fame as speculation swirls around a personal life he’s always kept extremely close to the vest.—
Paul Dehner Jr,
New York Times,
7 July 2025
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Ray Bourque rose to fame as one of the most dominant defensemen in NHL history, setting league records throughout a 21-season career that garnered a spot in the Hockey Hall of Fame.—
Cameron Priester,
Sun Sentinel,
7 July 2025
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In the second match of the semifinals, Sinner will face No. 6 Novak Djokovic, in a contest between one of tennis’ newer stars with a likely dominant career ahead, and one who is among the greatest ever to play but is now age 38.—
Jess Bryant,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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The pop star, 31, has released his seventh studio album, Swag, his first since 2021's Justice, with the album arriving on the heels of Bieber's hyperactivity on social media and divorce rumors surrounding him and his wife, Hailey Bieber.—
Mekishana Pierre,
EW.com,
11 July 2025
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The show ultimately highlighted Ballerini, 31, 16 years into rising Nashville renown, bravely emboldened.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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Starting as a coach and schoolteacher with a bachelor’s and master’s degree in U.S. history doesn’t seem like the beginnings of a watchmaker of worldwide renown.—
Thor Svaboe,
Robb Report,
2 July 2025
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Renegade Paws Rescue's honest assessment of Igor's personality garnered the attention of thousands of animal lovers, who shared the post over 35,000 times.—
Moná Thomas,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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As a media personality, Bongino spent years cultivating an impressive following on the right, many of whom remain behind him in this current fight.—
Shelby Talcott,
semafor.com,
14 July 2025
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Employees might hesitate to speak up out of fear of retaliation, damaging their reputation, or simply being seen as a troublemaker.—
Rhett Power,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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Canadians live up their gracious, welcoming reputation, and their desire to make your visit special turns this road trip into a lifelong memory.—
Rebecca Deurlein,
Travel + Leisure,
6 July 2025
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“Notoriety.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notoriety. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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