notoriety
/noʊ.tɚ.aɪ.ə.ti/ noun C2- An infamous or notorious condition or reputation.
Plural notorieties
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Notoriety is often mistaken for fame.
The same singularly proud and reserved nature which turned away with disdain from popular notoriety was capable of being moved to its depths by spontaneous wonder and praise from a friend.
“Possibly my father-in-law trusted to its general notoriety.”
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