notoriety
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But last month Ms. Ballard was thrust from obscurity into notoriety when Hachette, her publisher, announced that it was canceling her book “Shy Girl” over accusations that it was generated by artificial intelligence.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
To be clear, the movie wasn’t what it claimed to be, but a bizarre blend of staged scenes and found footage, which only heightened its notoriety as an unclean object.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026
“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
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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