Notorious
Notorious adjective - Widely known.
Usage example: a book signing for a notorious author of tell-all celebrity biographies
Recognized and notorious are semantically related in familiar topic. In some cases you can use "Recognized" instead an adjective "Notorious".
Nearby Word: notoriety
Recognized
Recognized adjective - Having a good reputation especially in a field of knowledge.
Notorious and recognized are semantically related in characteristic topic. You can use "Notorious" instead an adjective "Recognized", if it concerns topics such as familiar.
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- known and notorious
- known and recognized
- esteemed and notorious
- esteemed and recognized
- familiar and notorious
- familiar and recognized
- notable and notorious
- notable and recognized
- prominent and notorious
- prominent and recognized
- popular and notorious
- popular and recognized
- eminent and notorious
- eminent and recognized
Both words in one sentence
- But the most notorious and recognized ones among the series are probably the Goddamned Zombie Chickens, which make appearances in both Rayman 2 and Rayman 3.
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Nicely shown in the scene when Yorgi meets Xander who is accepted after being recognized as a notorious adrenaline junkie.
Source: Film / xXx
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