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as in notorious
not respectable
some of his friends considered the low-level job to be an ignominious fate for the laid-off executive
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as in vile
not following or in accordance with standards of honor and decency
the prison guards degraded themselves with their inhumane, ignominious treatment of the prisoners
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Recent Examples of ignominious
In doing so, the TV adaptation fumbled the comics’ superior final act, turning Butcher’s own ignominious death at the hands of Hughie into an ineffective afterthought.
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Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 20 May 2026
The first of such occurrences in nearly two years, this marks an ignominious milestone and potential turning point in Moscow’s years-long invasion effort.
—Rafi Schwartz, TheWeek, 20 May 2026
Race favorite Taj Mahal’s career is by no means over as a result of his ignominious fade to tenth.
—Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
Consider this, then, a eulogy for Sora, a technology with the lifespan of an off-Broadway flop that, in its brief and ignominious run, exposed a crack in human cognition that the next self-deepfake app will surely exploit.
—Tim Requarth, Longreads, 9 Apr. 2026
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Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 20 May 2026
The first of such occurrences in nearly two years, this marks an ignominious milestone and potential turning point in Moscow’s years-long invasion effort.
—Rafi Schwartz, TheWeek, 20 May 2026
Race favorite Taj Mahal’s career is by no means over as a result of his ignominious fade to tenth.
—Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
Consider this, then, a eulogy for Sora, a technology with the lifespan of an off-Broadway flop that, in its brief and ignominious run, exposed a crack in human cognition that the next self-deepfake app will surely exploit.
—Tim Requarth, Longreads, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ignominious
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The growing ties between Washington and Caracas were on display this week when the US and Venezuela carried out a joint operation targeting Tren de Aragua, the notorious Venezuelan gang designated as a Foreign Terrorist Organization by the US government.—
Alfredo Meza,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Many fans remember a notorious Dave Matthews Band concert in 2001 and assume noise concerns or curfews drove major shows away from Folsom.—
Jonathan Cohen,
SPIN,
13 June 2026
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Powerful, rich people filled the lawn to watch a violent sport that ended with a vile and racist comment.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 June 2026
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That person is referring to heavyweight Josh Hokit, who is facing widespread backlash for making a vile joke about former first lady Michelle Obama after winning his match over Derrick Lewis.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
15 June 2026
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Aerion Targaryen Aerion Targaryen (Finn Bennett), also known as Aerion Brightflame, is a volatile and cruel Targaryen prince infamous for his arrogance and violent behavior.—
Skyler Trepel,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
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While the war ended years before, the hostility spread from the stands — with skirmishes among supporters — into the field, when Maradona tricked the referee and the world with the World Cup’s most infamous goal, punching the ball into the net with his fist above England’s goalie Peter Shilton.—
Gabriel Sama,
Mercury News,
21 June 2026
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Those early 2010s Blackhawks teams were nasty, and they were all led by Toews.—
Matt Reigle,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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Lindy Ruff’s system was a tough fit, and a nasty ankle injury derailed his initial momentum in upstate New York.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
17 June 2026
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As Hinkley’s family and fiancée mourn the loss of a young man who still had his entire future ahead of him, prosecutors emphasized the scrutiny applied when criminal allegations involve an on-duty law enforcement officer.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
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Foketi was arrested on charges of assault with a deadly weapon, criminal threats, false imprisonment and misdemeanor domestic violence.—
Brandon Downs,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
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There are two freezer martini variations – one with vodka, served dirty and another with gin and a lemon twist.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 June 2026
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Wet bathing suits and dirty clothes need somewhere to go once your kid has changed into something dry and clean.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
16 June 2026
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Although some mushrooms tolerate sun, mushrooms are more likely to sprout in shady spots with lots of overhanging trees and brush.—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
16 June 2026
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However, if the area is shady and soggy, a groundcover may be the best choice if drainage issues cannot be remedied.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
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This is an ignoble war making monsters and fools out of its participants, and against the uncontrollable weapons that are dragons, everyone’s resolve is crumbling.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
18 June 2026
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The most memorable, and notorious, moment from the race was the ignoble exit of Democratic Congressman Eric Swalwell.—
Matt Fleming,
Oc Register,
27 May 2026
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“Ignominious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ignominious. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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