notoriety
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“I think part of the motivation has to do with, he now has an Instagram site with a lot of followers. I think it’s a notoriety thing,” said Ed.
From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026
Viewers have long been fascinated by Paul, who earned notoriety on TikTok and formed a community there called MomTok.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026
That notoriety helped launch the hit show on Hulu and on Disney - which owns both ABC and Hulu.
From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026
In the years since Black achieved notoriety, a single unknown artist is unlikely to reach universal derision in 2026 — but internet pile-ons are just as popular as they’ve always been.
From Salon • Feb. 16, 2026
There was another benefit to notoriety: A well-publicized lawsuit would help Anthony reclaim her position of leadership within the women’s movement.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.