1
as in outstanding
standing above others in rank, importance, or achievement
a panel made up of notable authorities on the virus
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2
as in noteworthy
worth remembering or mentioning
predicts trends in the stock market with notable accuracy
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as in celebrity
a person who is widely known and usually much talked about
directors, actors, and other notables at the annual gathering for the Academy Awards
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Recent Examples of notable
Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 19 June 2026
The most notable changes on the Air Force 1 ’01 occur in its silhouette, specifically the slant of the toe box.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 18 June 2026
Nick Scott, Robb Report, 17 May 2026
Marisa Tomei, Randy Quaid and Robert Duvall rounded out the cast for the movie that included cameos from Graydon Carter and other media notables.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 10 May 2026
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Adjective
The speed with which Starmer has become unpopular is notable, even by the attention-deficit standards of recent British politics.
—Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 19 June 2026
The most notable changes on the Air Force 1 ’01 occur in its silhouette, specifically the slant of the toe box.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 18 June 2026
Noun
Sénéquier—whose famous red terrace has hosted notables including Bardot, Pablo Picasso, Françoise Sagan, Jacques Chirac, Karl Lagerfeld, Giorgio Armani, Elton John, Sting, Bono, and Leonardo DiCaprio—is one.
—Nick Scott, Robb Report, 17 May 2026
Marisa Tomei, Randy Quaid and Robert Duvall rounded out the cast for the movie that included cameos from Graydon Carter and other media notables.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 10 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for notable
Adjective
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Parts of the region visually resemble Lake Tahoe, thanks to gorgeous lakes, elevation changes, and a variety of excellent golf courses that are perpetually in outstanding condition.—
Scott Kramer,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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There will be a lasting impact on economic growth as the country faces a long process resolving outstanding costs, according to analysts.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
21 June 2026
Adjective
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However, the most noteworthy information in the report concerns the Florida spaceport, where demand from SpaceX’s Starship and Blue Origin’s New Glenn launch vehicles is expected to stress NASA.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
22 June 2026
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Something so rare is noteworthy.—
Brendan Quinn,
New York Times,
21 June 2026
Noun
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Audiences are skeptical of celebrity.—
Precious Fondren,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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Timpson is the first openly gay champion of celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay’s Hell’s Kitchen competition and after winning season 23 a few years ago, made history as the only winner in the show’s history to be named executive chef at the property where their season was filmed.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
20 June 2026
Adjective
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In 2014, he was selected to receive a lifetime achievement award for distinguished achievement in television direction from the Directors Guild of America.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
19 June 2026
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Patriotism And Nationalism Are Not Identical Political philosophers and historians have long distinguished patriotism from nationalism.—
Maia Niguel Hoskin,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Adjective
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Led by remarkable goal-tending by 37-year-old Eloy Room, the Blue Wave turned away Ecuador time after time.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
21 June 2026
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What’s remarkable is the speed of its development.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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The federation has been successful in luring top names like Hakimi, 2026 UEFA Champions League winner with Paris Saint-Germain, but not with others like Spanish star Laime Yamal, who chose to represent the country of his birth.—
Amna Subhan,
AJC.com,
24 June 2026
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Check out the incredible highlights from AJ Dybantsa’s freshman season that have the BYU star poised to compete for the top pick in the 2026 NBA draft.—
Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC news,
24 June 2026
Adjective
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What that should lead to is Gable defeating Penta, one of the greatest lucha libre stars of all-time, for the prestigious Intercontinental Championship at SummerSlam.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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The Life Ahead which represented a return to the screen for Ponti’s legendary mother, Sophia Loren who received Italy’s prestigious David di Donatello Award for Best Actress.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
19 June 2026
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The breakfast is a memorable buffet with Egyptian and continental choices in Zitouni, and the other restaurants offer distinct cuisines.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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There were the memorable lily pad heels in the fall 2026 show featuring a pink flower on one shoe and a yellow on the other.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
17 June 2026
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“Notable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notable. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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