notoriously

adverb

no·​to·​ri·​ous·​ly nō-ˈtȯr-ē-əs-lē How to pronounce notoriously (audio)
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1
: in a notorious manner
2
: as is notorious : as is very well known
notoriously, they never got along

Examples of notoriously in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Firefighting jobs are also notoriously competitive, and ex-inmates are often competing with several other qualified candidates for Cal Fire and municipal jobs. Maya Miller, Sacramento Bee, 31 May 2024 Strategists predict a muted impact There has been some polling conducted on the impact of a guilty verdict, although such hypothetical scenarios are notoriously difficult to predict. Steve Peoples, Twin Cities, 30 May 2024 Mad Max: Fury Road (2015) Stepping into the shoes of international action hero Max Rockatansky was no easy task for any actor, but Hardy capably fills the role made famous by Mel Gibson in this balls-to-the-wall sequel that was notoriously difficult to bring to the screen. Elliott Smith and Chris Bellamy, EW.com, 23 May 2024 The surge has also created a new obstacle for migrants hoping to win asylum in the United States: a serious shortage of lawyers to help navigate the notoriously complicated legal process. Edgar Sandoval, New York Times, 19 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for notoriously 

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Word History

First Known Use

1512, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of notoriously was in 1512

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“Notoriously.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/notoriously. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.

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