citable

adjective

as in noteworthy
worth remembering or mentioning she has a lot of annoying little habits but none are really citable

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Recent Examples of citable Nevertheless, when an executive becomes a credible, citable entity inside that knowledge bank, the company is pulled along. — Dean Trevelino, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026 The agency late last year also increased the number of citable violations from five — including fare evasion, eating or drinking onboard, smoking, or incorrectly using a discount ticket — to 25. — Sacbee.com, 7 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for citable
  1. noteworthy
  2. memorable
  3. remarkable
  4. notable
  5. observable
Adjective
  • In one noteworthy 1-on-1 matchup, Proctor easily handled Grant.
    — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Tyus caught a touchdown pass later, but the fumble was noteworthy.
    — Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of noteworthy
Adjective
  • The actress also had a memorable guest turn on The Vampire Diaries and reunited with Ben McKenzie for a diabolical three-episode run on Gotham.
    — Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Aug. 2026
  • This perfume combines the quintessential summer fruit with tonka bean, florals, plum nectar, and apple blossom for a truly memorable, sweet but not overly saccharine finish.
    — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of memorable
Adjective
  • As the war in Iran continues, TIFF will host the world premiere of a Tehran, Under the Skin, a documentary that offers a remarkable view of an unexpected aspect of Iranian society.
    — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The latest find is one of many remarkable Roman discoveries made across England in recent years.
    — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of remarkable
Adjective
  • There are six centuries of architectural styles represented in the buildings here, with Renaissance and Baroque among the most notable.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The resignation of education minister Dharmendra Pradhan last month, however, was a notable exception, experts say.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of notable
Adjective
  • The gap between our intentions and observable behavior, and the self-awareness gap.
    — Mary Crossan, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • DroiClaw aims to create a secure, controllable, and observable AI agent ecosystem by giving users greater oversight of how agents operate.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 23 July 2026
Definition of observable

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“Citable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/citable. Accessed 9 Aug. 2026.

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