Synonyms of notability

notability

noun

ˌnō-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

as in celebrity

a person who is widely known and usually much talked about

an opening night that was attended by some of Broadway's biggest notabilities

Synonyms & Similar Words

• celebrity
• personality
• star
• notoriety
• notable
• name
• dignitary
• somebody
• personage
• celeb
• superstar
• hero
• cause célèbre
• light
• luminary
• megastar
• icon
• standout
• VIP
• figure
• worthy
• eminence
• idol
• favorite
• heartthrob
• monument
• immortal
• pillar
• magnate
• demigod
• baron
• mogul
• bigwig
• nabob
• panjandrum
• kahuna
• big shot

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• nobody
• has-been
• mediocrity
• lightweight
• noncelebrity

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of notability

Many of the delete arguments rely on core Wikipedia policy, saying Erika does not meet general notability guidelines, lacks significant independent coverage, and should not inherit notoriety from her husband. — Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 14 Sep. 2025

My wife, like such renowned notability, has her own distinction. — Irv Erdos, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 July 2025

Without this, Earth Day and its commitments will remain fixed in a state of surface-level notability—platitudes and small gestures that are forgotten until the next one rolls around. — Jerel Ezell, Time, 22 Apr. 2025

At every point, Meghan seems desperate to avoid criticism and to never say anything that might give the appearance of distinction or notability. — Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 5 Mar. 2025