Often used when a famous person highlights a place or thing, giving it popularity. Since the celebrity chef visited, it really put that restaurant on the map.
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Historic Achievement
Events like sports victories can bring global awareness to places or things. The local team's championship win put our city on the map.
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Media Spotlight
Media coverage can help make something widely recognized. The film's success put the small town on the map as a filmmaking location.