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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
He was followed by the Flintstones, a London pop group created by Arden protégé Peter Grant, who’d later achieve notoriety as manager of Led Zeppelin.
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Literary Hub, 21 Apr. 2026
But its notoriety largely stems from its famous residents.
—Diego Lasarte, New Yorker, 21 Apr. 2026
The newfound notoriety helped propel Poppi to top spot among soda brands on Amazon, and last year, Ellsworth’s company had perhaps the biggest break of them all when Fortune 500 giant PepsiCo acquired Poppi for nearly $2 billion.
—Katie Moore, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2026
The David Hockney–esque Julian was a star of the ’60s and ’70s but has spent the past three decades in prolonged retreat, living off his notoriety and persona as an art curmudgeon — first as a judge on a reality-competition show and, more recently, on Cameo.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2026
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Literary Hub, 21 Apr. 2026
But its notoriety largely stems from its famous residents.
—Diego Lasarte, New Yorker, 21 Apr. 2026
The newfound notoriety helped propel Poppi to top spot among soda brands on Amazon, and last year, Ellsworth’s company had perhaps the biggest break of them all when Fortune 500 giant PepsiCo acquired Poppi for nearly $2 billion.
—Katie Moore, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2026
The David Hockney–esque Julian was a star of the ’60s and ’70s but has spent the past three decades in prolonged retreat, living off his notoriety and persona as an art curmudgeon — first as a judge on a reality-competition show and, more recently, on Cameo.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for notoriety
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Around that time, a celebrity biologist and adventurer named Robert Marc Lehmann showed up in a gray-camouflage wetsuit.—
Jessica Camille Aguirre,
New Yorker,
2 May 2026
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The Barnstable Brown Gala, held annually ahead of the Kentucky Derby, is known for drawing celebrities and high-profile guests while supporting charitable causes.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 May 2026
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The fame is still relatively new for the young Hurricanes receiver.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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Malik, who has had a challenging relationship with fame throughout his career, left One Direction in 2015; the group carried on as a quartet before taking what was described as a hiatus the following year.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
1 May 2026
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But what exactly happens to these baby stars next isn't always clear (literally) because they are buried deep within clouds of dark, dusty gas that obscure them.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Sudeikis stars and executive produces alongside Brendan Hunt, Joe Kelly, Jane Becker, Jamie Lee, and Bill Wrubel.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
28 Apr. 2026
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While not necessarily on anyone’s radar as a top prospect, Anderson earn some renown after he was selected to pitch for Team Great Britain in the World Baseball Classic this spring.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
17 Apr. 2026
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Bess, in fact, was an athlete of such renown that her exploits included playing on a YWCA team for future Kansas coaching legend Phog Allen — who grew up in Independence.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
16 Apr. 2026
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An area rug can completely change how a room feels—adding warmth, softness, and personality from the very first step.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 May 2026
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Not a big personality pushing a vision.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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London has carved out a global reputation for fintech, combining regulatory sophistication with access to capital, talent and a dense network of financial institutions.—
Melissa Jun Rowley,
Rolling Stone,
29 Apr. 2026
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Turkey has built a reputation in dental tourism, offering treatment plans that are often paired with travel support.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Notoriety.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notoriety. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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