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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
In September 2012, Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong was involved in a notorious incident during the iHeartRadio Festival in Las Vegas.
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Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 1 June 2026
The state is also notorious for having the highest number of missing people across the country, with roughly 16,000 cases reported, according to the Jalisco government.
—Michael Rios, CNN Money, 31 May 2026
These insects are notorious for piercing leaves and stems to extract sap, which can result in stunted growth, yellowing, and unsightly discoloration.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 31 May 2026
Both made it out of the Assembly Appropriations Committee’s notorious suspense file May 14 and are working their way through the Legislature.
—Jason Henry, Daily News, 31 May 2026
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Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 1 June 2026
The state is also notorious for having the highest number of missing people across the country, with roughly 16,000 cases reported, according to the Jalisco government.
—Michael Rios, CNN Money, 31 May 2026
These insects are notorious for piercing leaves and stems to extract sap, which can result in stunted growth, yellowing, and unsightly discoloration.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 31 May 2026
Both made it out of the Assembly Appropriations Committee’s notorious suspense file May 14 and are working their way through the Legislature.
—Jason Henry, Daily News, 31 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for notorious
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Former Sacramento Kings play-by-play announcer Grant Napear took to social media Sunday to reiterate a controversial message on the six-year anniversary of the infamous tweet that cost him his television and radio jobs.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
31 May 2026
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Images of Hernandez sharing podium spots with female opponents became an infamous viral point of debate over the last two weeks leading up to the finals, after the CIF's controversial policy change.—
Jackson Thompson OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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At other times, the music meditates on an image — there’s a tribute to Sylvia Plath, another famous McLean patient — that’s beautiful on its own but dramatically inert.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
5 June 2026
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Come evening, start your meal with the famous Mai Tai cocktail and the crunchy broccoli salad.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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As your seedlings start to grow, trim each pot down to one seedling before exposing them to the outdoor environment in a shady spot for a few hours everyday for at least a week.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
2 June 2026
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Matsui campaign strategist Roger Salazar clapped back against the allegations of shady PAC spending Friday, pointing to super PAC spending on Vang’s behalf.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
1 June 2026
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The photos showed her at an event celebrating famed soccer player, Lionel Messi, eating out with Ramirez and a bikini shot.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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As the earliest fans trickled into the track, the Bay Area’s famed fog layer hung over the hills surrounding the track.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
31 May 2026
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On the other side, De la Espriella has promised to fiercely crack down on criminal groups and build 10 megaprisons, following in a similar vein as El Salvador’s president, Nayib Bukele, in his war on gangs, which has been beset by abuses, according to findings by human rights groups.—
Megan Janetsky,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) previously said Roberts had a criminal history that included a narcotics possession offense.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
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The gruesome killings drew widespread attention after security video was made public in the country that relies heavily on its celebrated agriculture industry.—
Matteo Moschella,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
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Those are the celebrated opening lines of the first part of Howl’s three parts and its footnoted coda, with that initial sentence running-on for seventy-eight frenetic lines.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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Now part of the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, this is one of the city’s most prominent addresses for creative types and travelers who know where to find the best service.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The original sign for Joe Marty’s, named for a prominent local baseball player once thought to be a better prospect than Joe DiMaggio, wasn’t part of the listing.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
1 June 2026
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Ishigaki is renowned for its pristine beaches, sapphire ocean and Wagyu beef.—
Wayne Chang,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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As a player, Roberto Carlos was renowned for his pace, positioning, and strength and his ability to shut down wingers, especially in one-on-one situations.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
3 June 2026
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