1
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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2
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
Melina Khan, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2026
Josh Rottenberg spoke to Odenkirk, 63, about his recent career revision, notable for following his recovery from a scary heart attack.
—Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
Josef Adalian, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2026
And the restaurant has hosted notables from the realms of politics, sports and culinary greatness.
—Joe Mutascio, IndyStar, 20 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
Traditionally, schools select a notable person to impart wisdom on their graduating class.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2026
Josh Rottenberg spoke to Odenkirk, 63, about his recent career revision, notable for following his recovery from a scary heart attack.
—Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
Noun
Unlike Peacock’s take on the format, the main version of Traitors UK features a cast of noncelebrities playing the game rather than a collection of reality stars and other pop culture notables.
—Josef Adalian, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2026
And the restaurant has hosted notables from the realms of politics, sports and culinary greatness.
—Joe Mutascio, IndyStar, 20 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for notable
Adjective
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This recognition honors exceptional school leaders across the South Bay for outstanding leadership, innovation and commitment to student success.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2026
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Ogilvie went on to become a successful, prosperous attorney in Chicago, and is today considered by close observers to be one of the state’s outstanding governors.—
Jim Nowlan,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2026
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While the outlet always has incredible finds, the deals are especially noteworthy right now, with savings up to 73 percent.—
Tanya Sharma,
PEOPLE,
19 Apr. 2026
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That the New York DMA was in the mix is particularly noteworthy, as Gotham rarely cracks even the Super Bowl’s top-20 local markets—a function of its sheer size.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
12 Apr. 2026
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Get your daily dose of entertainment news, celebrity updates, and what to watch with our EW Dispatch newsletter.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Each episode offers intimate, in-depth conversations with distinguished voices from across the literary landscape—about their lives, their work, and the ideas that shape both.—
Namwali Serpell,
The New York Review of Books,
15 Apr. 2026
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To help make the point, Jude cast the distinguished German actress Nina Hoss as a haughty Austrian executive, who appears as a privileged outsider scanning the city’s streets from the back seat of Angela Răducanu’s vehicle.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The remarkable feat represents a big stride for China in its technological rivalry with the US, which has thus far boasted more sophisticated humanoid models.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
19 Apr. 2026
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Eventually, some investors reach a remarkable milestone.—
Steve Booren,
Denver Post,
19 Apr. 2026
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Thanks to its high altitude and exceptionally dark skies, this location offers stunning views of the Milky Way and countless stars.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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What the stars have to do with love is a tricky question.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The lottery component, which includes low-number plates often considered more prestigious, has further fueled interest.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Apr. 2026
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AmEx cards now come in all sorts of colors, from green to Platinum to the prestigious black Centurion, connoting prestige and packed with perks.—
Nancy Cutler,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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One of the most memorable names in NASCAR history is that of Dick Trickle, and now his former crew chief is telling some wild stories about what a character the 1989 Winston Cup Rookie of the Year was.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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One of the many memorable side quests in Rockstar Games’ Red Dead Redemption 2 (2018) see the player (as Morgan) hunt the predators.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Notable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notable. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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