make a name for (oneself)

idiom

: to become well-known or famous

He has made quite a name for himself as a golfer.

She is making a name for herself in the art world.

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As part of his full-court press to convince her, the Connecticut coach went so far as to enlist the help of her best friend, who would one day make a name for herself in the same world as Auriemma. —

Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024 Today, Amirah’s poised to make a name for herself in an industry that’s often more focused on profits than passions. —

Walaa Elsiddig, Billboard, 9 Dec. 2024 Even then, Green saw something special before Celebrini started to make a name for himself as a potential NHL star. —

Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024 The greats have known about Alissia for years, and she’s been working persistently behind-the-scenes to make a name for herself. —

Mesfin Fekadu, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for make a name for (oneself)

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