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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
Venegas clearly loves these spaces and history, whether based in real life or in notoriety.
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Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
This is the category where Summer House would be eligible should its sudden surge in notoriety appeal to voters.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 10 May 2026
Viral videos of onboard brawls contributed to the airline’s notoriety.
—Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 9 May 2026
Still, the Canvas breach will bring the group even more notoriety and heightened scrutiny from law enforcement.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 8 May 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
This is the category where Summer House would be eligible should its sudden surge in notoriety appeal to voters.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 10 May 2026
Viral videos of onboard brawls contributed to the airline’s notoriety.
—Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 9 May 2026
Still, the Canvas breach will bring the group even more notoriety and heightened scrutiny from law enforcement.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 8 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for notoriety
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This year, the festival continued but took a blow, with officials postponing the Strawberry Stomp 5K and parade, which usually showcases community spirit and guest celebrities.—
Victoria Le,
Oc Register,
24 May 2026
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Restaurants within the food hall will include Tabo Sushi by James Beard Award-winning chef Takashi Yagihashi, Urbanbelly by renowned chef Bill Kim, Lucky Goat by celebrity chef Stephanie Izard, Antique Taco, Pretty Cool Ice Cream and Five50 Pizza.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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Seemingly overnight, she was launched to national fame.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
23 May 2026
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While reflecting on her rise to fame, Hathaway admitted fear once consumed much of her younger self.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
23 May 2026
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New Ravens coach Jesse Minter offered little explanation but downplayed concerns about Jackson’s absence and suggested the star quarterback would return soon.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
20 May 2026
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Depending on the time of year, guests can see planets, nebulae, star clusters, galaxies, and beyond.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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While some of Na's fellow Korean genre masters, like Bong Joon Ho, have found global renown, for many cinephiles, Na is overdue for the kind of global introduction a Cannes premiere provides.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 May 2026
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Raymond Carver did not share Cheever’s authorial renown at that time—that would come later.—
Luis Parrales,
The Atlantic,
14 May 2026
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Instead of hearing the warm, roaring cheers like other great IndyCar champions and popular personalities, Palou has started hearing a different chorus from the crowd, boos.—
Michael Marot,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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Several notable personalities and even politicians, including Samajwadi Party supremo Akhilesh Yadav and Trinamool Congress members Mahua Moitra and Kirti Azad, have endorsed the parody account and the associated movement.—
Britannica Editors,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 May 2026
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Then there’s Stokes, who has long been considered not only the best prospect in his class but also an emotional player who has a reputation that scared some schools away.—
CJ Moore,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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This small city in rural northeastern South Dakota has established itself as an energy hub for the entire Great Plains region, and that reputation has received a big boost by landing what will be among the world's largest energy storage projects.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
20 May 2026
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“Notoriety.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notoriety. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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