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
Adding a pitcher with this kind of ability to a team like the Rays, who are notorious for getting the most out of pitchers, is dangerous for the American League.
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Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025
This time around, opponents include immigration advocates who are worried about a lack of oversight at the facility, as well as the welfare of detainees being held in tents in Florida's notorious summer humidity and what forecasters predict will be another above-average hurricane season.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 1 July 2025
Iran acknowledged on Sunday that an Israeli strike on Tehran’s notorious Evin prison last week killed dozens of people.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2025
The Israeli military attacked the entrance of Iran’s notorious Evin Prison on Monday, according to Israel’s defense minister and Iranian state news.
—Irene Nasser, CNN Money, 29 June 2025
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Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025
This time around, opponents include immigration advocates who are worried about a lack of oversight at the facility, as well as the welfare of detainees being held in tents in Florida's notorious summer humidity and what forecasters predict will be another above-average hurricane season.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 1 July 2025
Iran acknowledged on Sunday that an Israeli strike on Tehran’s notorious Evin prison last week killed dozens of people.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2025
The Israeli military attacked the entrance of Iran’s notorious Evin Prison on Monday, according to Israel’s defense minister and Iranian state news.
—Irene Nasser, CNN Money, 29 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for notorious
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Osbourne made a surprise cameo near the film’s end, helping Nicky defeat one of his villains — who is disguised as a bat — by biting off its head, an homage to one of the rock star's most infamous on-stage antics.—
Virginia Chamlee,
People.com,
22 July 2025
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But any extended skids that threaten to endanger a once-ironclad invitation to the playoffs — which have been expanded twice since 2008 — is going to conjure up memories of two of the most infamous late-season stumbles in baseball history.—
Jerry Beach,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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Arguably, the most famous sub-Neptune is K2-18b, an exoplanet which recently made global headlines due to the claim that dimethyl sulfide had been detected in its atmosphere.—
Bruce Dorminey,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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The hotel is only steps away from Asteria beach, the most famous swimming spot in the port.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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The former Oakland Raiders linebacker was Arnold Schwarzenegger’s shady military pal in Predator (1987) before landing his own macho action vehicle in Action Jackson (1988).—
Skyler Trepel,
EW.com,
25 July 2025
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According to the weather service, heat index values are calculated for shady conditions with light winds, but direct sun exposure can increase these values by up to 15 degrees.—
Mary Wasson,
Austin American Statesman,
24 July 2025
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And naturally, there are plenty of beaches to relax on, including the famed Elafonissi Beach, known for its pink sand created by millions of crushed seashells.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
21 July 2025
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But before the bidding begins, the famed weapon will take a press tour through London, New York and Beverly Hills in August.—
Christian Thorsberg,
Smithsonian Magazine,
21 July 2025
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Attorney General Pam Bondi fired an additional nine DOJ staffers who worked on criminal cases against President Trump last week.—
Maria Gracia Santillana Linares,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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This is not the first time Songz has come under criminal investigation for assault.—
Rachel Scharf,
Billboard,
14 July 2025
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Even the celebrated success stories carry hidden costs, especially to society.—
Tima Bansal,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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The celebrated animated paean to small-town Texas aired its final episode in 2009.—
Ryan Coleman Updated,
EW.com,
25 July 2025
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Black was a prominent Florida defense attorney known for several high-profile clients, including Epstein and Kennedy Smith.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
24 July 2025
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In between the prominent stars of the Summer Triangle (above) and the stinger of Scorpius (below) is Ophiuchus.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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In addition to serving traditional English mutton chops, Keens is renowned for its extraordinary clay pipe collection.—
Michael Solomon,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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Bollea, who was 6 ft. 7 in. tall, appeared to dwarf Ferrigno, who was already renowned for his size.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
25 July 2025
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“Notorious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notorious. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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