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adjective no·ta·ble \ˈnō-tə-bəl, for 2 also ˈnä-\
: unusual and worth noticing
: very successful or respected
Full Definition of NOTABLE
1
a : worthy of note : remarkable b : distinguished, prominent
2
archaic : efficient or capable in performance of housewifely duties
— no·ta·ble·ness noun
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Examples of NOTABLE
- There are a few notable exceptions.
- <a panel made up of notable authorities on the virus>
First Known Use of NOTABLE
14th century
Related to NOTABLE
- Synonyms
- astral, bright, distinguished, illustrious, luminous, noble, eminent, noteworthy, outstanding, preeminent, prestigious, redoubtable, signal, star, superior
- Antonyms
- forgettable, unmemorable, unremarkable
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2notable
noun no·ta·ble \ˈnō-tə-bəl\
: a famous or important person
Full Definition of NOTABLE
1
: a person of note : notability
2
plural often capitalized : a group of persons summoned especially in monarchical France to act as a deliberative body
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Examples of NOTABLE
- The guest list included such notables as the President and First Lady.
- They introduced her to all the local notables.
First Known Use of NOTABLE
1815
Related to NOTABLE
- Synonyms
- big name, cause célèbre (also cause celebre), celeb, figure, icon (also ikon), light, luminary, megastar, name, notability, celebrity, notoriety, personage, personality, somebody, standout, star, superstar, VIP
- Antonyms
- nobody, noncelebrity
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