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
Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
The number of localities passing moratoriums began rising in 2023 and 2024, mirroring trends in battery storage deployment, with a notable cluster in New York, according to a presentation last year by the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.
—Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2025
Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
By the end of June, Feely had personally loaned $300,000 to his campaign, which has quickly drawn financial support from a who’s who of sports-world notables.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 21 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
All of these places are notable—many have won national and local awards—but their desserts are what draw people from around the country, and even the world.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
The number of localities passing moratoriums began rising in 2023 and 2024, mirroring trends in battery storage deployment, with a notable cluster in New York, according to a presentation last year by the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.
—Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2025
Noun
Scroll below to see photos of other notables who attended Round 1 matches on Monday and Tuesday.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
By the end of June, Feely had personally loaned $300,000 to his campaign, which has quickly drawn financial support from a who’s who of sports-world notables.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 21 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for notable
Adjective
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At EZCorp, which operates hundreds of EZPawn shops across the United States, the pawn loans outstanding and overall revenue hit record highs during the second quarter.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
30 Sep. 2025
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According to the Education Data Initiative, the average millennial had an outstanding student loan balance of $40,438 in 2023.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The stream was noteworthy as the first major technical test for Tubi, but its livestream stayed up and shoulder programming around the game also helped the streaming service make the most of the high-profile day.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
30 Sep. 2025
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The only noteworthy addition was the excellent suite of accessibility features that have been a staple of Sony’s recent first-party games.—
George Yang,
Rolling Stone,
30 Sep. 2025
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Each episode explores how Taylor shattered Hollywood’s glass ceiling, built a billion-dollar business empire, and transformed celebrity activism through her pioneering work in the fight against HIV/AIDS.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
3 Oct. 2025
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Mules have been trending recently, both on and off the runway as well as with celebrities reaching for the style for red carpet appearances.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Paes also highlighted that the 27th edition of Rio Fest will host 120 distinguished guests, among them French cinema superstar Juliette Binoche who, in addition to presenting her first film as a director, will also celebrate 200 years of diplomatic relations between Brazil and France.—
Marcelo Cajueiro,
Variety,
2 Oct. 2025
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The model, developed in collaboration with battery startup Sphere Energy, can predict a battery’s long-term behavior in as few as 50 power cycles modeled on the digital twin, says Teodoro Laino, distinguished research staff member at IBM Research.—
Andrew Moseman,
IEEE Spectrum,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Based on remarkable true events, Christy Martin’s story is one of resilience, courage, and the fight to reclaim one’s life.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
30 Sep. 2025
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Even more remarkable about the Jesko is its aerodynamics, which in the limited production Jesko Attack model produce more than 3,000 pounds of downforce.—
Ben Oliver,
Robb Report,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The 1970s had seen a mass exodus of Argentina’s star players abroad, particularly to Spain, where a ban on foreign players had recently been lifted.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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Country music star Tanya Tucker sang at his bedside.—
Keith Sharon,
Nashville Tennessean,
5 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Since modern romance developed in the 1970s, these novels have been thoroughly ignored by highbrow critics and prestigious-award juries.—
Rebecca Ackermann,
The Atlantic,
5 Oct. 2025
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Although it is censored in China, the film has won Best Director for Lou at the Golden Horse Awards in Taiwan, the most prestigious stage for Sinophone cinema.—
Yangyang Cheng,
NPR,
4 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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But just when the team needed it most, the 49ers defense stepped up and forced a turnover on downs to clinch a memorable victory.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
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The atmosphere at both ballparks is going to be memorable as the rivalry takes on a new air.—
Jon Greenberg,
New York Times,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Notable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notable. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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