Synonyms for notoriety
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
An infamous or notorious condition or reputation.
Forms
- Plural
- notorieties → fames, infamies, renowns, reputations…
Choose the right word
Notoriety is evil repute or a dishonorable counterfeit of fame.
J. C. Fernald, English Synonyms and Antonyms (1914)
Example sentences
- reputation The reputation of those musicians is not the best.
- fame Fame doesn't always go hand in hand with success.
- renown If you wish to acquire renown, leave your bed early.
- infamy Hatred, infamy and slander have not conquered my spirit.
- publicity You're going to get much publicity with this book.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| notoriety | rising | |
| reputation | rising | |
| fame | steady | |
| renown | steady | |
| infamy | rising | |
| publicity | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 4 letters
- name1, note1, fame1
- 5 letters
- vogue1
- 6 letters
- figure2, renown2, infamy3, repute2
- 9 letters
- celebrity4, publicity4, disrepute3, flagrancy
- 10 letters
- reputation4
- 13 letters
- notoriousness
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (figure2 = 2 syllables).