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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
Guo also gained notoriety for palling around with Trump adviser Steve Bannon, whose 2020 arrest on his own fraud charges took place on the tycoon’s yacht.
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Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 6 Jan. 2025
Because those images gained so much notoriety over the course of the year, did that mean we were obligated to place them on this list?
—Time Photo Department, TIME, 30 Dec. 2024
It’s also gained notoriety among retail investors this year, data on net flows from this group compiled by Vanda Research shows.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2024
Looks, moves, rivalries, gossip and notoriety have always been factors in celebrity for movie stars and pop performers alike.
—Jon Pareles, New York Times, 28 Dec. 2024
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Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 6 Jan. 2025
Because those images gained so much notoriety over the course of the year, did that mean we were obligated to place them on this list?
—Time Photo Department, TIME, 30 Dec. 2024
It’s also gained notoriety among retail investors this year, data on net flows from this group compiled by Vanda Research shows.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2024
Looks, moves, rivalries, gossip and notoriety have always been factors in celebrity for movie stars and pop performers alike.
—Jon Pareles, New York Times, 28 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for notoriety
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The children of celebrities don’t usually have a typical childhood—whether they are hounded by the paparazzi or attending glamorous Hollywood events with their celebrity parents.Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 16 Jan. 2025
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Notably, the company has also garnered support from high-profile celebrities such as Tom Brady, Peter Jackson, Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh, Tiger Woods, Tony Robbins, Paris Hilton, and the Hemsworth brothers, further amplifying their visibility and influence.Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
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While that caused an unprecedented skepticism of fame from the public, as well as a distinct lack of sympathy for anyone who experienced it, Williams’s was one of the few anti-fame voices who broke through.Emma Madden, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025
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Much of its fame comes from charismatic street vendors such as 40X, who spread the teachings of the late Minister Elijah Muhammad on city corners and at markets and fairs; those teachings include that the navy bean is a kind of superfood.Ahmed Ali Akbar, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025
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The San Diego Padres have a lot of money tied up in their stars.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 12 Jan. 2025
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At least, that was the case with this week’s crew of best dressed stars: With subtle updates and clever twists, their fresh designs had a big impact, as seen on on celebrities such as Elle Fanning, Pamela Anderson, and Mikey Madison, among others.Christian Allaire, Vogue, 12 Jan. 2025
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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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Through nearly five years at Caesars, Michael gained national renown and established his name in the industry.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Part of what was fun about working on this project was really living in her personality for the length of a movie.Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 15 Jan. 2025
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But players like Edelman and Gronkowski still found ways to let their personalities show.Jason Jones, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
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Build a reputation for efficiency and others will respect your schedule.Jodie Cook, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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Advertisement In opening arguments at the trial, CNN’s attorney Dave Axelrod challenged Young’s claim that the report damaged his business or reputation.Stephen Battaglio, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2025
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“Notoriety.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notoriety. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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