notoriety
noun
no·to·ri·e·ty
ˌnō-tə-ˈrī-ə-tē 
plural notorieties
1
: the quality or state of being notorious
the city's notoriety for corrupt and incompetent government—
R. E. Merriam
R. E. Merriam2
: a notorious person
love to have notabilities and notorieties under one roof—The Times Literary Supplement (London)
The Times Literary Supplement (London)Synonyms
Examples of notoriety in a Sentence
He achieved instant fame and notoriety with the release of his film.
She gained notoriety when nude photographs of her appeared in a magazine.
His comment about the President has given him a notoriety that he enjoys very much.
Recent Examples on the Web
Dennis was also gaining notoriety, while Buddy was landing gigs on sitcoms like Seinfield.
—Emily Weaver, Peoplemag, 21 Sep. 2024
But with notoriety has come a wave of support, from both Texans and supporters across the nation.
—Gwen Howerton, Chron, 19 Sep. 2024
For MacArthur personally, Zobel added, the long stay in Australia also saw his rise to fame—or notoriety—as one of the most colorful and controversial military leaders in U.S. history.
—Tony Perrottet, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Sep. 2024
Driving the news: Conservative activist Robby Starbuck has gained notoriety for his social media posts challenging the DEI policies of several big American brands — and companies like Tractor Supply, John Deere and Harley-Davidson have buckled in response.
—Eleanor Hawkins, Axios, 5 Sep. 2024
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Emily Weaver, Peoplemag, 21 Sep. 2024
But with notoriety has come a wave of support, from both Texans and supporters across the nation.
—Gwen Howerton, Chron, 19 Sep. 2024
For MacArthur personally, Zobel added, the long stay in Australia also saw his rise to fame—or notoriety—as one of the most colorful and controversial military leaders in U.S. history.
—Tony Perrottet, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Sep. 2024
Driving the news: Conservative activist Robby Starbuck has gained notoriety for his social media posts challenging the DEI policies of several big American brands — and companies like Tractor Supply, John Deere and Harley-Davidson have buckled in response.
—Eleanor Hawkins, Axios, 5 Sep. 2024
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“Notoriety.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/notoriety. Accessed 2 Oct. 2024.
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