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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
Years later Simon confirmed that Beatty, a notorious Casanova, inspired one verse.
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René Ostberg,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 July 2026
The 1995 Chicago heat wave is the most notorious and deadly of the city's hot spells, and in fact the deadliest weather event in the city's history.
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Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
Taken to an orphanage run by the notorious Georgia Tann, the siblings are separated for adoption–for profit–into wealthy families.
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Literary Hub,
1 July 2026
Certain organizations, like the Baltimore Orioles, are notorious for never having enough arms, which can lead to grumbling from teams that do, like the Tampa Bay Rays.
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Brittany Ghiroli,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for notorious
René Ostberg,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 July 2026
The 1995 Chicago heat wave is the most notorious and deadly of the city's hot spells, and in fact the deadliest weather event in the city's history.
—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
Taken to an orphanage run by the notorious Georgia Tann, the siblings are separated for adoption–for profit–into wealthy families.
—
Literary Hub,
1 July 2026
Certain organizations, like the Baltimore Orioles, are notorious for never having enough arms, which can lead to grumbling from teams that do, like the Tampa Bay Rays.
—
Brittany Ghiroli,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for notorious
Recent Examples of Synonyms for notorious
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The Balboa Peninsula, which Stapleton represents on the council, has historically been an infamous hot spot for public drinking, disruptive parties and brawls throughout the summer and especially during the Fourth of July.
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The infamous Cristiano Ronaldo bust leads the list of sports statutes that have received less-than-flattering reviews.
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Each invite reportedly includes a unque watermark so the famous couple will know if anyone leaks information about their nuptials on social media.
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On June 23, the Legally Blonde star, 50, broke out her Elle Woods best for the premiere of Elle, a brand-new series chronicling her famous character’s life before her time at Harvard Law.
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The weather service also cautions the heat index is calculated for shady areas only.
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That makes these networks valuable for people trying to hide mass scraping, fake ad clicks, account attacks or other shady activity.
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The billionaire pop titan and the NFL star, both 36, kicked off their wedding festivities Thursday afternoon with a rehearsal dinner at the famed sports arena.
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Fast forward to 1953 and the Delage was apparently involved in a fender-bender and dispatched to famed coachbuilder Saoutchik for repairs.
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Guo was convicted of nine of 12 criminal charges during a seven-week trial that prosecutors said showcased his deception of thousands of investors in bogus deals that enabled Guo’s lavish lifestyle.
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In May 2025, a Placer County criminal grand jury indicted both men.
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The Côtes de Provence is one of the world's most celebrated wine regions, producing around 90% of its output in rosé.
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Jackson once again claims more R&B hits in America than any other artist, and one of his most celebrated singles even manages to hit a new peak decades after its release.
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One prominent Cherokee named Katteuha co-wrote a letter to Benjamin Franklin during the Constitutional Convention in 1787, urging him to push for peace between the Native people and settlers.
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The effect of protostar outflows on their environment can be seen in the JWST image via the prominent blue ridges.
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Sutton said The Wounded Blue first purchased the officer a wheelchair before connecting him with a renowned spinal surgeon through the same anonymous donor.
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Born on a farm in Maine, and instructed in local flora by an aunt, Butler availed herself of science classes at the University of Minnesota and went on to become a renowned phycologist.
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“Notorious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notorious. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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