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Notable or notorious?

Notable means worth noticing, and it is neutral or positive. Notorious means famous for something bad, and it is always negative. A notable lawyer is distinguished; a notorious lawyer is one you have heard of for the wrong reasons. Renowned and infamous are the stronger versions of each.

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notable

worth noticing — neutral or positive

Important or interesting enough to be remarked on.

a notable exception · notable achievements · notably absent

notorious

famous for something bad

Well known for a bad quality or deed.

notorious for delays · a notorious case · notoriously difficult

renowned

famous and admired

Widely respected for a particular quality.

renowned for her research · world-renowned

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