1
: unusual and worth noticing : remarkable
a notable example/improvement
There are a few notable exceptions.
2
: very successful or respected
a notable author
plural notables
: a famous or important person
The guest list included such notables as the President and First Lady.
They introduced her to all the local notables.
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“Notable.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/notable. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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