as in notorious
not respectable
the infamous criminal who remains known only by the moniker of "Jack the Ripper"
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The most infamous example came in the Oscar race eight years ago, which was upended halfway through by the election of Donald Trump.
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Nate Jones, Vulture, 2 Nov. 2024
In addition, Biden recently issued a formal apology on behalf of the United States for the infamous Indian boarding schools that operated from the late 1800s to the mid-1900s.
—Frank Vaisvilas, Journal Sentinel, 1 Nov. 2024
The infamous 2005 hurricane season is the second costliest on record on the normalized list, with total damages estimated at $215 billion after seven hurricanes made landfall in the U.S., including Katrina.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
While Rodriguez donned a white tennis dress, Gentry and LaLonde could be seen in the background recreating the infamous churro scene from the film.
—Kelsie Gibson, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
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Nate Jones, Vulture, 2 Nov. 2024
In addition, Biden recently issued a formal apology on behalf of the United States for the infamous Indian boarding schools that operated from the late 1800s to the mid-1900s.
—Frank Vaisvilas, Journal Sentinel, 1 Nov. 2024
The infamous 2005 hurricane season is the second costliest on record on the normalized list, with total damages estimated at $215 billion after seven hurricanes made landfall in the U.S., including Katrina.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
While Rodriguez donned a white tennis dress, Gentry and LaLonde could be seen in the background recreating the infamous churro scene from the film.
—Kelsie Gibson, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Infamous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/infamous. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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