notable

1 of 2

adjective

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

notable

2 of 2

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

Synonyms of notable

Adjective

• outstanding
• distinguished
• prestigious
• noteworthy
• illustrious
• famous

Noun

• celebrity
• star
• personality
• standout

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

The undercard also features notable bouts, including Stephen Fulton against Liam Wilson and Jermall Charlo returning to action. — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 24 July 2026

In addition to sports, The Team is also home to a notable music agency group built from its 2021 acquisition of Paradigm’s music division, as well as production-management firm Brillstein, a marketing services unit and more properties. — Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 24 July 2026

Noun

Roberts, an offensive lineman who was a rookie in 1979, is an interesting choice for the Buccaneers, who went to the NFC title game that season with notables such as QB Doug Williams, RB Ricky Bell and Hall of Fame DE Lee Roy Selmon. — Jim Reineking, USA Today, 20 July 2026

With those three notables inactive, Summer League head coach Amile Jefferson utilized every inch of his bench. — Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 18 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Noun

1569, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for notable

• potable
• quotable

Kids Definition

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

-blē

adverb

notable

2 of 2 noun

: a famous person