make a name for (oneself)
idiom
: to become well-known or famous
He has made quite a name for himself as a golfer.
She is making a name for herself in the art world.
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Who’s going to be the next player to make a name for themselves?
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Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 19 Mar. 2025
In the film, Majors plays amateur bodybuilder Killian Maddox, who aspires to make a name for himself within the violent world of bodybuilding.
—Matt Minton, Variety, 29 Jan. 2025
One of his lobbyists was Jim Purucker, a young lobbyist looking to make a name for himself.
—Kayla Dwyer, The Indianapolis Star, 14 Jan. 2025
Nascar Whelen Modified Tour champion Justin Bonsignore will have more opportunities to make a name for himself on the national stage in 2025.
—Joseph Wolkin, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 19 Mar. 2025
In the film, Majors plays amateur bodybuilder Killian Maddox, who aspires to make a name for himself within the violent world of bodybuilding.
—Matt Minton, Variety, 29 Jan. 2025
One of his lobbyists was Jim Purucker, a young lobbyist looking to make a name for himself.
—Kayla Dwyer, The Indianapolis Star, 14 Jan. 2025
Nascar Whelen Modified Tour champion Justin Bonsignore will have more opportunities to make a name for himself on the national stage in 2025.
—Joseph Wolkin, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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“Make a name for (oneself).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20a%20name%20for%20%28oneself%29. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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