as in notorious
not respectable
the infamous criminal who remains known only by the moniker of "Jack the Ripper"
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Recent Examples of infamous
According to Randolph, Thornton was unruffled by her question regarding the infamous pop culture moment.
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Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 12 Feb. 2026
Carmel is doing away with its infamous steel planter boxes that have lined Range Line Road, near the city center, since 2018.
—Jake Allen, IndyStar, 12 Feb. 2026
Mail and Paper Items The infamous mail pile that collects on your kitchen counter or entryway table is a recurring nightmare for many homeowners.
—Kaylei Fear, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Feb. 2026
Pratt’s book traces his infamous career as a reality television star and more recent turn — after losing his house a year ago in the Palisades wildfire — as a high-profile critic of state and local government officials.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 11 Feb. 2026
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Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 12 Feb. 2026
Carmel is doing away with its infamous steel planter boxes that have lined Range Line Road, near the city center, since 2018.
—Jake Allen, IndyStar, 12 Feb. 2026
Mail and Paper Items The infamous mail pile that collects on your kitchen counter or entryway table is a recurring nightmare for many homeowners.
—Kaylei Fear, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Feb. 2026
Pratt’s book traces his infamous career as a reality television star and more recent turn — after losing his house a year ago in the Palisades wildfire — as a high-profile critic of state and local government officials.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 11 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for infamous
notorious
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Shortly after his arrival, the crypto market went into free fall following the implosion of a notorious stablecoin project called Terra Luna.—
Leo Schwartz,
Fortune,
17 Feb. 2026
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Officials say the wait will be worth it because the old bridge is notorious for delays.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Infamous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/infamous. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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