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

Scotto expects notable free cash flow generation and a strong balance sheet to easily cover the capex guidance increase. —Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 10 May 2026

The poll did not find a notable shift in support of the ballroom after a shooting at last month’s White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner. —Steven Sloan, Fortune, 9 May 2026

Noun

The list of notables the Showcase has presented over the years could fill a book — though the club’s North Star was always Segal’s beloved bebop. —Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026

The cast also boasts notables in Molly Ringwald, Maya Hawke, LeVar Burton and Julia Fox. —Mark Meszoros, Twin Cities, 25 Apr. 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