notoriety
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təˈraɪ noun, plural no·to·ri·e·ties.
1.
the state, quality, or character of being notorious or widely known: a craze for notoriety.
2.
Chiefly British. a notorious or celebrated person.
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| —adj | |
| 1. | well-known for some bad or unfavourable quality, deed, etc; infamous |
| 2. | rare generally known or widely acknowledged |
| [C16: from Medieval Latin notōrius well-known, from nōtus known, from noscere to know] | |
| notoriety | |
| —n | |
| no'toriousness | |
| —n | |
| no'toriously | |
| —adv | |
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Notoriety
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| a fool or simpleton; ninny. |
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Word Origin & History
notoriety
1590s, from Fr. notoriété, from M.L. notorietas, from notorius (see notorious).
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Example sentences
Despite the region's notoriety as a honeymoon destination, the area is proud of its reputation as a family-friendly vacation spot.
Notoriety of offense and its impact on the reputation of the agency.
The thesis has quickly gained enormous attention and notoriety.
Instead, this overripe tale of innocence lost has become one of notoriety found.
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