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
For example, the name Isis gained notoriety after the U.S. government labeled a group by the same name as a foreign terrorist organization.
—Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 31 May 2024
An internal organization chart from rocket and spacecraft manufacturer SpaceX indicates that president and COO Gwynne Shotwell is calling the shots despite the notoriety of owner Elon Musk.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 29 May 2024
Giannis Antetokounmpo The beloved NBA player rose to notoriety due to his skills on the court and his endearing personality.
—Jasmine Browley, Essence, 29 May 2024
Avenatti gained notoriety for representing adult film star Stormy Daniels in lawsuits against former President Donald Trump but became embroiled in numerous legal scandals.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 28 May 2024
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Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 31 May 2024
An internal organization chart from rocket and spacecraft manufacturer SpaceX indicates that president and COO Gwynne Shotwell is calling the shots despite the notoriety of owner Elon Musk.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 29 May 2024
Giannis Antetokounmpo The beloved NBA player rose to notoriety due to his skills on the court and his endearing personality.
—Jasmine Browley, Essence, 29 May 2024
Avenatti gained notoriety for representing adult film star Stormy Daniels in lawsuits against former President Donald Trump but became embroiled in numerous legal scandals.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 28 May 2024
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“Notoriety.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/notoriety. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.
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