notable

adjective no·ta·ble \ ˈnō-tə-bəl , for sense 2 also ˈnä- \

|Updated on: 20 Jun 2018

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Definition of notable

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

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notableness

noun

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Examples of notable in a Sentence

There are a few notable exceptions.
a panel made up of notable authorities on the virus

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Populated mostly by ethnic Kazakhs (Kazakhstan is just 25 miles to the west), Bayan-Olgii is notable as one of last places on Earth where the locals hunt with eagles – a stunning sight that few outsiders ever witness.

— gene sloan, USA TODAY, "Reindeer herders, eagle hunters: New Silversea tour brings rare encounters in Mongolia," 15 June 2018
Most notable in that run was a 2-1 win over Serbia in Italy.

— SI.com, "World Cup Preview: Morocco vs Iran -Recent Form, Team News, Predictions & More," 14 June 2018
The collaboration is most notable at the annual Fourth of July show at the Riverbend Music Center.

— madeline mitchell, Cincinnati.com, "Friday's Reds game comes with fireworks and some Pops," 5 June 2018
Thursday's strained call is particularly notable because Macron is arguably the European leader to whom Trump is closest.

— michelle kosinski, CNN, "Trump's phone call with Macron described as 'terrible'," 4 June 2018
Their philosophical difference is most notable on offense.

— al saracevic, San Francisco Chronicle, "Is Mike D’Antoni winning the coaching battle against Steve Kerr?," 25 May 2018
Most notable was Fountain’s ability to high-point the football against two defenders.

— stephen holder, Indianapolis Star, "Colts observations: Revamped O line in action, receivers battling," 23 May 2018
George’s winning grin is particularly notable in this one.

— josh duboff, Vanities, "Royal Wedding: See the Three Official Portraits, Featuring the Entire Royal Family," 21 May 2018
Trump's nod could be particularly notable to the 4.5 million Californians who voted for him.

— christina bellantoni, latimes.com, "Russia probe might have an end date, but Trump clashes with Justice Department show no signs of letting up," 21 May 2018

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First Known Use of notable

14th century

in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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notable Synonyms

notable

noun no·ta·ble \ ˈnō-tə-bəl \

Definition of notable

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

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Examples of notable in a Sentence

The guest list included such notables as the President and First Lady.
They introduced her to all the local notables.

Recent Examples of notable from the Web

Kelly Norton was asked to review her statements regarding a cast of political notables, and most were negative.

— ryan randazzo, azcentral, "Karma or revenge? Defense attorneys grill witness in Arizona utility bribery trial," 12 June 2018
Bourdain emceed the dinner, where chefs Emeril Lagasse, Andrew Zimmer and Michael Voltaggio — all notables — were cooking the meal in Andrés’ honor and Gloria and Emilio Estefan were in the audiene.

— carlos frías, miamiherald, "'He is my hero.' Bourdain praised close friend during controversial Miami appearance," 8 June 2018
Journalists and other Louisville notables remember the 'Greatest of All Time,' Muhammad Ali Courier Journal He was called the People's Champion, The Louisville Lip, The Greatest.

— thomas novelly, The Courier-Journal, "Rewind: Remembering Muhammad Ali two years after his death," 3 June 2018
The biopic has been a staple in filmmaking since the sound era began, though over the years literary figures seem to have gotten fewer screen treatments than other notables.

— patrick friel, Chicago Reader, "Books / Film / Foreign / History / On Video / Poetry Five literary biopics whose pictures are worth a thousand words," 30 May 2018
Other notables attracted to the city have included Habsburg Emperor Maximilian I and his wife, as well as Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, the former shah of Iran, who began his exile there in 1979.

— elizabeth zach, chicagotribune.com, "Cuernavaca: A side trip into opulence, only an hour away from Mexico's capital," 9 Apr. 2018
The choir also performed for other notables, including former President Bill Clinton, Bishop Desmond Tutu and the late Nelson Mandela.

— paula rogo, Essence.com, "Meet The Kingdom Choir, The British Gospel Choir That Snatched Our Wigs At The Royal Wedding," 19 May 2018
The 41-year-old independent supermarket at 2020 Oregon St. has been praised for its abundance of fresh and unique produce by local, everyday shoppers and food world notables alike.

— sarah fritsche, San Francisco Chronicle, "‘Berkeley Bowl Cookbook’ celebrates East Bay market’s culinary legacy," 18 May 2018
Other notables with local ties Former Red Wings star Pavel Datsyuk is on the Russian squad.

— helene st. james, Detroit Free Press, "Your guide to the 2018 IIHF World Championship," 3 May 2018

First Known Use of notable

1569

in the meaning defined at sense 2

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notable Synonyms

Synonyms

cause célèbre (also cause celebre), celeb, celebrity, figure, icon (also ikon), light, luminary, megastar, name, notability, notoriety, personage, personality, somebody, standout, star, superstar, VIP;

Antonyms

nobody, noncelebrity;

Near Antonyms

lightweight, mediocrity;

has-been;

Related Words

favorite, heartthrob, hero, idol;

demigod, dignitary, eminence, immortal, monument, pillar, worthy;

baron, big shot, bigwig, kahuna, magnate, mogul, nabob, panjandrum;

NOTABLE Defined for English Language Learners

notable

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Definition of notable for English Language Learners

: unusual and worth noticing
: very successful or respected

notable

noun

Definition of notable for English Language Learners

: a famous or important person

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notable

adjective no·ta·ble \ ˈnō-tə-bəl \

Definition of notable for Students

1 : deserving special notice : remarkable

a notable sight

2 : very successful or respected : distinguished

a notable writer

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notably

\-blē\ adverb

The team's star player was notably absent.

notable

noun

Definition of notable for Students

: a famous person

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