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as in outstanding
standing above others in rank, importance, or achievement
a panel made up of notable authorities on the virus
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as in noteworthy
worth remembering or mentioning
predicts trends in the stock market with notable accuracy
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as in celebrity
a person who is widely known and usually much talked about
directors, actors, and other notables at the annual gathering for the Academy Awards
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Recent Examples of notable
Ariel Cohen, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
Name Drop: Guess the identity of a notable person in six clues.
—Clare Malone, New Yorker, 12 May 2025
Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2025
Her upcoming projects include shooting the photography for Les Bains de Spa in Spa, Belgium, a UNESCO world heritage site that has attracted such notables as Napoleon Bonaparte, Victor Hugo, Ernest Hemingway and John Lennon, among others through the years.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 28 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
This status as a linchpin isn’t just due to total supply, as other notable producers of uranium in Central Asia, especially Uzbekistan, must traverse through Kazakhstan to export their uranium.
—Ariel Cohen, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
Name Drop: Guess the identity of a notable person in six clues.
—Clare Malone, New Yorker, 12 May 2025
Noun
Other notables include Angelina's Ristorante in Bonita Springs, Florida, Canoe in Atlanta, Tidepools at the Grand Hyatt Kauai, The Northport Hotel in Northport, New York, and The River Cafe in Brooklyn.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2025
Her upcoming projects include shooting the photography for Les Bains de Spa in Spa, Belgium, a UNESCO world heritage site that has attracted such notables as Napoleon Bonaparte, Victor Hugo, Ernest Hemingway and John Lennon, among others through the years.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 28 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for notable
Adjective
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The Wall Street investment bank estimated that Berkshire’s T-bill position has more than doubled over the past year, adding that the $314 billion stake as of the end of March accounted for 5% of all outstanding short-term government bills.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
11 May 2025
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Like every successful side in these early years of the World Cup, Uruguay 1950 had an outstanding centre-half in Varela, who was physically dominant and also a key attacking weapon.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
11 May 2025
Adjective
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Participants in a trial reported a small – 9% – but nonetheless noteworthy improvement in their symptoms when combined with standard medication.—
Bronwyn Thompson,
New Atlas,
11 May 2025
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Throw in a pond, mature olive orchard, water access and panoramic Butte Valley views and the moderate asking price seems noteworthy: $988,000.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
10 May 2025
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Her firm, which is ranked among the top 50 trademark law firms in the country, has represented clients ranging from early-stage founders to celebrities like Twista and Sierra Gates.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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One of the preeminent and prestigious horse races in the world, the 151st edition of the Kentucky Derby — often called The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports — features a weekend full of events drawing celebrities, athletes, enthusiasts and, of course, the chicest hats and outfits.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
3 May 2025
Adjective
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Udit Mehrotra is a distinguished product leader who currently serves as Head of Product Management for Customer Experience at Amazon Canada.—
Udit Mehrotra,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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Cruise will be honoured by the BFI on Monday with the awarding of a distinguished BFI Fellowship.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
10 May 2025
Adjective
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In a remarkable political rebound, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberals bested Pierre Poilievre’s Conservatives after Trump’s tariffs and threats to annex its neighbor changed the fortunes of the governing party, which had been trailing in the polls for years.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
4 May 2025
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Similar to seeing a favorite artist’s concert or your beloved sports team live, Grossman says that attending a rodeo is special due to the fleeting nature of the event—and because of the remarkable athletes.—
Karla Walsh,
Southern Living,
3 May 2025
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The adaptation of Richard Osman’s novel stars Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan, Ben Kingsley and Celia Imrie as friends at a retirement home who solve cold cases for funsies.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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Glen Powell jokes about getting confused for Justin Hartley 'Tracker' star Justin Harley previews Jensen Ackles' season 2 return Colter was turned onto the case by his mother, Mary.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
12 May 2025
Adjective
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Likewise, Jolie joins a prestigious lineup of godmothers and godfathers, including Charlize Theron, Cate Blanchett, Julianne Moore, Zhang Ziyi, Julia Roberts, Robert De Niro and Sean Penn.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
12 May 2025
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Relationships with prestigious cellars lead to special bottle acquisitions.—
Melinda Sheckells,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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For those who prefer to stay closer to the ship, Belfast itself offers more than enough to fill a memorable day ashore.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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The most memorable example came in Chelsea’s 2-1 away win over Leicester City in November.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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“Notable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notable. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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