no·ta·ble
ˈnō-tə-bəl 
for sense 2 also
ˈnä-
1
a
: worthy of note : remarkable
a notable improvement
b
: distinguished, prominent
a notable author
2
archaic
: efficient or capable in performance of housewifely duties
notableness
noun
no·ta·ble
ˈnō-tə-bəl
1
: a person of note : notability
2
notables or Notables plural
: a group of persons summoned especially in monarchical France to act as a deliberative body
Examples of notable in a Sentence
Adjective
There are a few notable exceptions.
a panel made up of notable authorities on the virus
Noun
The guest list included such notables as the President and First Lady.
They introduced her to all the local notables.
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Ben Smith, semafor.com, 14 Feb. 2026
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Bob Mehr, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 4 Feb. 2026
While setting a record is an auspicious goal, some notables were already fulfilled in the nomination process.
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Adjective
Gus has been involved through a pretty notable time in the magazine’s transformation.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 14 Feb. 2026
Most notable is the addition of an interchangeable dual-lace wrap, which sweeps from the barely there midsole and finishes with a bow atop the standard shoelaces.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 13 Feb. 2026
Noun
This year’s annual celebrity showdown will also feature a variety of other notables from the worlds of music, entertainment and sports.
—Bob Mehr, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 4 Feb. 2026
While setting a record is an auspicious goal, some notables were already fulfilled in the nomination process.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
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“Notable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/notable. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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notable
1 of 2 adjective
no·ta·ble
ˈnōt-ə-bəl
1
: deserving special notice : remarkable
a notable sight
2
: distinguished, prominent
a notable writer
notably
adverb
-blē
notable
2 of 2 noun
: a famous person
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