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
At the time, Downing's wedding gained notability for its Pinterest-esque styling.
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Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
As the decades passed, the number of film screenings ticked up, and the mainstream notability of the movies presented grew.
—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
Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
As the decades passed, the number of film screenings ticked up, and the mainstream notability of the movies presented grew.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for notability
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This year, the festival continued but took a blow, with officials postponing the Strawberry Stomp 5K and parade, which usually showcases community spirit and guest celebrities.—
Victoria Le,
Oc Register,
24 May 2026
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Restaurants within the food hall will include Tabo Sushi by James Beard Award-winning chef Takashi Yagihashi, Urbanbelly by renowned chef Bill Kim, Lucky Goat by celebrity chef Stephanie Izard, Antique Taco, Pretty Cool Ice Cream and Five50 Pizza.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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Instead of hearing the warm, roaring cheers like other great IndyCar champions and popular personalities, Palou has started hearing a different chorus from the crowd, boos.—
Michael Marot,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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Several notable personalities and even politicians, including Samajwadi Party supremo Akhilesh Yadav and Trinamool Congress members Mahua Moitra and Kirti Azad, have endorsed the parody account and the associated movement.—
Britannica Editors,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 May 2026
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The town of Dripping Springs is recognized as an International Dark Sky Community, meaning visitors can enjoy notably dazzling stars here.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
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But with star players’ wages rising, Barcelona reached a six-year deal worth €170 million with Qatar Sports Investments in 2011 — initially wearing the charitable Qatar Foundation logo, but switching after two seasons to Qatar Airways.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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His notoriety led him to capture the most famous faces in entertainment, politics, society and culture, from James Baldwin and Allen Ginsberg to Marilyn Monroe and Charlie Chaplin to the Reagans and Warhol’s Factory.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2026
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Alibert gained notoriety for her affair with the Prince of Wales, later King Edward VIII and then Duke of Windsor, in 1917 while he was stationed in Paris, and then for shooting dead her wealthy Egyptian aristocrat husband Ali Kamel Fahmy Bey in The Savoy Hotel in London in 1923.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
16 May 2026
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More notables from Marlins’ win over Braves Miami’s 12-0 shutout win over Atlanta on Monday night is the largest run differential in a shutout at home in franchise history.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
19 May 2026
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Sénéquier—whose famous red terrace has hosted notables including Bardot, Pablo Picasso, Françoise Sagan, Jacques Chirac, Karl Lagerfeld, Giorgio Armani, Elton John, Sting, Bono, and Leonardo DiCaprio—is one.—
Nick Scott,
Robb Report,
17 May 2026
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“Notability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notability. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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