notoriously
adverb
no·to·ri·ous·ly
nō-ˈtȯr-ē-əs-lē 
nə-
1
: in a notorious manner
2
: as is notorious : as is very well known
notoriously, they never got along
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Other solutions are new to the industry, which is notoriously risk averse, so adoption of new processes and products is challenging and slow.
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Jennifer Castenson,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Although the timing of when quakes will strike is notoriously unpredictable, Venezuela has long been known to be vulnerable.
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Mery Mogollón,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2026
Tailored pants are notoriously stiff, but this pair manages to look sharp while feeling like loungewear, according to shoppers.
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Tanya Sharma,
PEOPLE,
27 June 2026
Not surprisingly, seniors are more likely to outlive their savings in states with notoriously high living costs, including New York, California, Alaska and Massachusetts.
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Daniel De Visé,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
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Jennifer Castenson,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Although the timing of when quakes will strike is notoriously unpredictable, Venezuela has long been known to be vulnerable.
—
Mery Mogollón,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2026
Tailored pants are notoriously stiff, but this pair manages to look sharp while feeling like loungewear, according to shoppers.
—
Tanya Sharma,
PEOPLE,
27 June 2026
Not surprisingly, seniors are more likely to outlive their savings in states with notoriously high living costs, including New York, California, Alaska and Massachusetts.
—
Daniel De Visé,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
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“Notoriously.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/notoriously. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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