notoriously selective

Frequency: 5.46.0 per million words

Widely known for being very careful in choosing or using something.

Categories:

Examples (20)

  • The university is notoriously selective about its applicants.
  • The human memory is notoriously selective.
  • Her taste in art was notoriously selective, rarely praising contemporary works.
  • The admissions process at that university is notoriously selective.
  • The club has always been notoriously selective with its membership.
  • Fashion designers can be notoriously selective about their models.
  • He's notoriously selective when it comes to choosing his friends.
  • His taste in art was notoriously selective, often rejecting popular works.
  • Despite being notoriously selective, the committee eventually approved the project.
  • Recruitment for the elite unit is notoriously selective, with very few making the cut.
  • The admissions process for that program is notoriously selective.
  • Some critics are notoriously selective in what they choose to review.
  • Companies in that industry are notoriously selective about hiring.
  • The company has a notoriously selective hiring policy, favoring internal referrals.
  • Being notoriously selective meant she missed out on some opportunities.
  • Her cat was notoriously selective about its food, refusing anything but salmon.
  • Their editorial policy is notoriously selective, favoring certain viewpoints.
  • Funding for innovative research is notoriously selective, making it hard for new ideas to emerge.
  • The award is notoriously selective, given only to the most distinguished individuals.
  • The club's membership committee is notoriously selective, maintaining its exclusive reputation.