as in celebrity
a person who is widely known and usually much talked about
an opening night that was attended by some of Broadway's biggest notabilities
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Recent Examples of notability
As the decades passed, the number of film screenings ticked up, and the mainstream notability of the movies presented grew.
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Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2025
Many of the delete arguments rely on core Wikipedia policy, saying Erika does not meet general notability guidelines, lacks significant independent coverage, and should not inherit notoriety from her husband.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 14 Sep. 2025
My wife, like such renowned notability, has her own distinction.
—Irv Erdos, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 July 2025
Without this, Earth Day and its commitments will remain fixed in a state of surface-level notability—platitudes and small gestures that are forgotten until the next one rolls around.
—Jerel Ezell, Time, 22 Apr. 2025
This section highlights your significance within your industry and is reserved for individuals who can demonstrate a high level of notability.
—Jason Barnard, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
At every point, Meghan seems desperate to avoid criticism and to never say anything that might give the appearance of distinction or notability.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 5 Mar. 2025
On top of winning a fake $10 trillion Zimbabwean bill and a certificate signed by real Nobel laureates, winners often gain publicity and notability that can help their research efforts—for example, by sparking new collaborations.
—Byhannah Richter, science.org, 13 Sep. 2024
But because it's been so long since Trump was here, this had notability also because Trump is still a polarizing figure in the party and there are still some that are averse to him.
—Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 14 June 2024
Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2025
Many of the delete arguments rely on core Wikipedia policy, saying Erika does not meet general notability guidelines, lacks significant independent coverage, and should not inherit notoriety from her husband.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 14 Sep. 2025
My wife, like such renowned notability, has her own distinction.
—Irv Erdos, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 July 2025
Without this, Earth Day and its commitments will remain fixed in a state of surface-level notability—platitudes and small gestures that are forgotten until the next one rolls around.
—Jerel Ezell, Time, 22 Apr. 2025
This section highlights your significance within your industry and is reserved for individuals who can demonstrate a high level of notability.
—Jason Barnard, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
At every point, Meghan seems desperate to avoid criticism and to never say anything that might give the appearance of distinction or notability.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 5 Mar. 2025
On top of winning a fake $10 trillion Zimbabwean bill and a certificate signed by real Nobel laureates, winners often gain publicity and notability that can help their research efforts—for example, by sparking new collaborations.
—Byhannah Richter, science.org, 13 Sep. 2024
But because it's been so long since Trump was here, this had notability also because Trump is still a polarizing figure in the party and there are still some that are averse to him.
—Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 14 June 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for notability
Noun
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The annual Davos gathering of political leaders, top executives and celebrities runs from January 20 to 24.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
24 Jan. 2026
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As viewers at home debate which celebrity contestant has the best strategy, the streamer has released a statement reminding audiences to be kind.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
24 Jan. 2026
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It was once said, for instance, that Disney’s cast members — staff, in park parlance — would be able to recognize if someone’s personality leaned resistance, First Order or rogue.—
Todd Martens,
Boston Herald,
25 Jan. 2026
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The siblings have different personalities, according to their keepers; Xiao Xiao is timid while his sister Lei Lei is fearless and adapts to changes quickly.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
25 Jan. 2026
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The entertainment industry rewards relevance, star power and personal branding.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Nearby, Sotheby’s will host its first Masters Week at the Breuer Building; its star lot will be a Rembrandt drawing of a lion estimated to sell between $15-20 million.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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Ignatiev, who died in 2019, was a factory worker who entered academia late in life as a Marxist and gained minor notoriety with his 1995 book, How the Irish Became White.—
Conor Friedersdorf,
The Atlantic,
26 Jan. 2026
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The case gained notoriety when police released body camera video showing the 6-year-old child, wrapped in a blanket with no detectable pulse.—
CBS Miami Team,
CBS News,
25 Jan. 2026
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That list includes several top-20 players and notables playing the brand’s popular iron shafts, such as Lydia Ko (KBS VX Lite 90) and Hye-Jin Choi (PGI 90).—
Scott Kramer,
Forbes.com,
18 Jan. 2026
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Among the notables was Zukor, who was increasingly impressed with sound film.—
Chris Yogerst,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Jan. 2026
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“Notability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notability. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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