1
as in infamous
not respectable
a notorious mastermind of terrorist activities
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as in famous
widely known
a book signing for a notorious author of tell-all celebrity biographies
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Recent Examples of notorious
And Gene was notorious for kind of welching on the bets.
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Janelle Ash, Fox News, 1 Mar. 2025
Teens are notorious for being unable to reconcile internal feelings of guilt and shame and, not knowing what to do with the discomfort, lashing out at an external source.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 28 Feb. 2025
Mexico has sent drug lord Rafael Caro Quintero, who is wanted for the notorious killing of a U.S. DEA agent in 1985, to the United States with 28 other prisoners requested by the U.S. government, the Justice Department confirmed Thursday evening.
—CBS News, 28 Feb. 2025
These are the arrest records for some of the 178 Venezuelan migrants who were detained this month in Guantanamo Bay – the U.S. Navy base in Cuba notorious for imprisoning terrorism suspects in connection to the 9/11 attacks.
—Claire Healy, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2025
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Janelle Ash, Fox News, 1 Mar. 2025
Teens are notorious for being unable to reconcile internal feelings of guilt and shame and, not knowing what to do with the discomfort, lashing out at an external source.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 28 Feb. 2025
Mexico has sent drug lord Rafael Caro Quintero, who is wanted for the notorious killing of a U.S. DEA agent in 1985, to the United States with 28 other prisoners requested by the U.S. government, the Justice Department confirmed Thursday evening.
—CBS News, 28 Feb. 2025
These are the arrest records for some of the 178 Venezuelan migrants who were detained this month in Guantanamo Bay – the U.S. Navy base in Cuba notorious for imprisoning terrorism suspects in connection to the 9/11 attacks.
—Claire Healy, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for notorious
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However, much of the material, including Epstein’s infamous contacts book, had already been made public through past litigation and discovery files.—
Kaelan Deese,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
28 Feb. 2025
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Chris Stapleton isn’t taking part in one of Australia’s most infamous concert traditions.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
28 Feb. 2025
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This Key Largo state park is famous for being underwater and boasts four kinds of boat tours, which include glass-bottom boat trips.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
7 Mar. 2025
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After years away, theater director Jeanine (Seyfried) re-enters the opera world to stage her former mentor’s most famous work.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
7 Mar. 2025
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Months of fighting the rape claims in federal court in NYC and failing to get the matter tossed out saw a lot of bitter finger pointing with claims of bribery, shady probes and lying from all sides, to varying degrees.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
3 Mar. 2025
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And not in a shady way and not to tear her down as a person.—
Liza Esquibias,
People.com,
3 Mar. 2025
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In a statement released in December last year, Popovich expressed his desire to return to coaching while showcasing his famed wry sense of humor.—
David Close,
CNN,
27 Feb. 2025
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George Morrison, a former instructor at the famed Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute, took Hackman under his wing and schooled him in the Method technique, teaching him to draw from personal experiences in his acting.—
Daniel Arkin,
NBC News,
27 Feb. 2025
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Caleb McCray, 23, a member of the Omega Psi Phi fraternity, was charged with manslaughter and felony criminal hazing, according to court records.—
Neil Vigdor,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2025
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The maternal aunt of a 22-year-old Harlem man who died in an upstate prison after an altercation with correction officers that is under criminal investigation demanded answers Friday.—
Graham Rayman,
New York Daily News,
7 Mar. 2025
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But, naturally, the celebrated actor didn’t stay in the classic lane.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
3 Mar. 2025
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The project soon attached Ed Harris to play James, a celebrated actor but failed property magnate.—
Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
3 Mar. 2025
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Zelensky arrived at the White House wearing a black sweater with two buttons that featured the Ukrainian trident—a prominent element of the nation's flag and a symbol of power and authority—in addition to black cargo pants and boots.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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Other prominent craftspeople have received an impressive amount of noms without a win.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
2 Mar. 2025
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Under this new deal, the Iranian-Dutch singer-songwriter’s upcoming music will be released through Create’s renowned indie label, Broke, co-founded by Andre Benz and Brandon De Oliveira.—
Thania Garcia,
Variety,
3 Mar. 2025
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Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo, a Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star renowned for its Belle Époque grandeur, welcomed VIP Summit guests to a hospitality oasis in the lavish Prince Rainier III Suite filled with Louis XIII pours, small bites and exquisite city views.—
Forbes Travel Guide,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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