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adjective

ˈnō-tə-bəl How to pronounce notable (audio)
Definition of notablenext
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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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notable

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noun

ˈnō-tə-bəl How to pronounce notable (audio)
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
Adjective
Stanford University’s latest Artificial Intelligence Index Report recorded that 90 percent of notable AI models originated from industry rather than public institutions in 2025. — Zoey Forbes, The Dial, 7 July 2026 The strategy embraced by Delta and rivals American Airlines and United Airlines marks a notable evolution for an industry that spent decades making air travel more accessible. — Rio Yamat, Fortune, 7 July 2026
Noun
The week after Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and a delegation of 45 other Chicago notables met with Pope Leo XIV in the Vatican, another Chicago politician got to meet the pope too. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 3 June 2026 Other notables In his last year as CEO of the conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway, Warren Buffett received compensation worth $389,488 — down 4% from the year prior. — Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for notable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for notable
  1. outstanding
  2. noteworthy
  3. celebrity
  4. distinguished
  5. remarkable
  6. star
  7. prestigious
  8. memorable
Adjective
  • Allen scored the Emmy nomination for outstanding guest actress in a drama series for her role as Roxie Hamler, a terminally ill cancer patient who arrives at the emergency room after breaking her leg and suffering from seizures.
    — Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2026
  • The nominees for the 78th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards were unveiled Wednesday, with Hollywood honoring a slew of new shows and setting up what’s expected to be a battle among two legends in the race for outstanding lead actress in a comedy series.
    — Dan Heching, CNN Money, 8 July 2026
Definition of outstanding
Adjective
  • Barber's comments are noteworthy as MLB executives typically maintain a united front during CBA negotiations.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • While a couple of noteworthy procedures popped up during the spring, the depth chart only has a few major ailments of concern heading into the summer.
    — Mike Kaye July 9, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2026
Definition of noteworthy
Noun
  • At a time when drama has come to depend on celebrity leads and commercial hype, this bounty of understated excellence is heartening.
    — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • Get your daily dose of entertainment news, celebrity updates, and what to watch with our EW Dispatch newsletter.
    — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 8 July 2026
Definition of celebrity
Adjective
  • To mark the occasion of America’s centennial, the people of Taunton, Massachusetts, invited James Russell Lowell—distinguished poet, founding editor of The Atlantic—to compose and read an ode for the Fourth of July.
    — Jake Lundberg, The Atlantic, 3 July 2026
  • Tom Tugendhat, a Conservative, is a member of the British Parliament and a distinguished fellow at the Hudson Institute.
    — Tom Tugendhat, Washington Post, 2 July 2026
Definition of distinguished
Adjective
  • Before Tolbert’s remarkable hitting display, he was called on to finish a pair of blowout losses on June 25 and June 26.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2026
  • After the war, the nation had become wealthier and more highly educated at a remarkable pace.
    — Rose Horowitch, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026
Definition of remarkable
Noun
  • The Fever committed 17 turnovers, which the Sparks (9-11) converted into 22 points, and star Caitlin Clark scored her second-fewest point total this season with just nine in limited minutes.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • Since the homemade icing on the cake is so sweet, and the real star of the show, my mom always opts for a lighter chocolate cake mix, like milk chocolate, instead of dark chocolate or fudge.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 8 July 2026
Definition of star
Adjective
  • It was published by the prestigious Paris publishing house Gallimard in 1946, but sold poorly and received no reviews.
    — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 9 July 2026
  • The goal of the aid pledges is to persuade middle-class families that a prestigious private university can be affordable.
    — Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 8 July 2026
Definition of prestigious
Adjective
  • After her tenure with RCA Records, Tyler signed with CBS Records in 1982, leading to her memorable collaborations with Steinman.
    — Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • Harry Styles ended his record-breaking 12-night run in London on a memorable note.
    — Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 8 July 2026
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