notoriety

noun

ˌnō-tə-ˈrī-ə-tē How to pronounce notoriety (audio)
Definition of notorietynext
1
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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2
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 The 2009 Saint Laurent–Pierre Bergé auction set a new level of prices and notoriety. — Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 21 Aug. 2026 Hannigan first hit the cultural zeitgeist as teen witch Willow Rosenberg on Buffy the Vampire Slayer, but along the way found particular notoriety as the surprisingly promiscuous band geek Michelle in American Pie (1999). — Skyler Trepel, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Aug. 2026 In a sport obsessed with scoring from the perimeter, her highlight reel, Williams’ claim to notoriety, lies almost entirely on her prowess as an elite defender, an impassable obstacle. — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 2026 But that notoriety has also gained it plenty of attention for all the wrong reasons. — Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for notoriety
Recent Examples of Synonyms for notoriety
  1. celebrity
  2. fame
  3. star
  4. renown
  5. personality
  6. reputation
Noun
  • Johnson looked to Tracey Cunningham—the celebrity colorist and Schwarzkopf Professional US creative director of color and technique—for the job.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Its celebrity pedigree is astonishing (spokespersons and fans include Jane Fonda, Martha Stewart, Andie MacDowell, Heidi Klum, etc), its offerings are robust, and many, if not most of its products, are five-star successes.
    — Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of celebrity
Noun
  • Vozinha shot to global fame overnight, with his social media following skyrocketing from around 50,000 before the match to over 13 million today.
    — , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • On the last night of crooner Harry Belafonte’s weeklong run in Miami Beach in 1967, at the height of his fame, the stage crew and hotel general manager played a prank.
    — Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of fame
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  • Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Kacey Musgraves, Jack White, every living president, Jane Fonda, and countless more have all mourned the beloved star.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The late star had also been a co-owner of Sandollar Productions alongside her former manager, Sandy Gallin, which produced Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Father of the Bride and Sabrina, among others.
    — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of star
Noun
  • Despite her worldwide renown, Dolly Parton resisted award recognition several times in her prolific career.
    — Melina Khan, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Bell’s tenure leading the institute included the museum’s 2014 expansion and relocation to UConn’s main campus in Storrs — and its increasing renown within and beyond the professional theater world.
    — Tran Chau, Hartford Courant, 24 Aug. 2026
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  • Of course, Sophie-Rose and her friend Garrett (social-media personality Jake Shane) have no reason to care about Billie at all.
    — Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The media personality recently shared an Instagram Reel promoting her podcast interview with author Virginia Evans (The Correspondent) while wearing a striped button-up blouse.
    — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of personality
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  • It is anticipated that the new complex would include a wide range of amenities, further solidifying Palmares' reputation as a destination where golf is just the beginning.
    — Jeff Goudy, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Angst over Meta’s public reputation likely played a role in the decision to settle so early, experts said.
    — Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of reputation

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“Notoriety.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notoriety. Accessed 3 Sep. 2026.

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