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notoriously

[noh-tawr-ee-uhs-lee, nuh-] / noʊˈtɔr i əs li, nə- /
ADVERB
particularly
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He’s just bracingly honest and notoriously wobbly when asked to verbalize the significance of everything and anything — from his poetically dense lyricism to the whole of his revered music career.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Antonelli has lost places off the start line in every single grand prix this year - and Ferrari's starts are notoriously good.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Of course, this isn’t the first time that Bitcoin, a notoriously volatile asset, has experienced a major pullback in a short period.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Because advanced pancreatic cancer is notoriously difficult to treat, breakthrough therapies that demonstrate this kind of significant survival benefit are often granted expedited or priority review.

From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2026

Caleb, the owner of the Drift, possessed a notoriously sour disposition; Sam had a reputation as the barkeep who enjoyed conversation.

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead




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