notoriety
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- n the state of being known for some unfavorable act or quality
- Because medical practitioners focus more on their patients than any notoriety, historical figures in medicine are often rendered obscure.
- Lydon became Rotten, the TV clash ensured notoriety and terrified town councils banned the Pistols from performing.
- So far, Padilla and Hecox haven't been able to monetize their viral notoriety on any significant scale, although they do sell ads on Smosh.