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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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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
Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025
Since then it’s become a global behemoth and a leading premium tequila brand, and one of the most notable expressions among many is Gran Patron Piedra.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 29 Apr. 2025
Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 28 Jan. 2025
Other notables include Walt Disney's The Skeleton Dance (the first of the Silly Symphony shorts); King Vidor's Hallelujah, the first major studio film with an all-Black cast; and Alan Crosland's On With the Show, the first all-talking, all-color, feature-length film.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 26 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Naomi made a notable return to WWE in January 2024 at the Royal Rumble, after departing the company in 2022.
—Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025
Since then it’s become a global behemoth and a leading premium tequila brand, and one of the most notable expressions among many is Gran Patron Piedra.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 29 Apr. 2025
Noun
Her upcoming projects include shooting the photography for Les Bains de Spa in Spa, Belgium, a UNESCO world heritage site that has attracted such notables as Napoleon Bonaparte, Victor Hugo, Ernest Hemingway and John Lennon, among others through the years.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 28 Jan. 2025
Other notables include Walt Disney's The Skeleton Dance (the first of the Silly Symphony shorts); King Vidor's Hallelujah, the first major studio film with an all-Black cast; and Alan Crosland's On With the Show, the first all-talking, all-color, feature-length film.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 26 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for notable
Adjective
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Her thirty-five-year corporate journey has been marked by outstanding achievement and transformative influence.—
Mamie Jones,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Although single motherhood was challenging, Henson has a moving story and created an outstanding life for herself despite the odds.—
Essence,
Essence,
28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Villa have made up some ground this season, particularly because Newcastle have spent minimally in 2024-25, but the difference between the two is noteworthy.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
24 Apr. 2025
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For Davenport, this news came after a relatively brief but noteworthy stint with the company.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Jessica Gillin, celebrity senior hairstylist at Jenna Perry Hair Studio (whose clients also include Kaia Gerber, Kendall Jenner, and Bella Hadid) was able to bring Ratajkowski’s hair back to a wearable everyday look.—
Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
22 Apr. 2025
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Before and after the trip, other female celebrities, like Olivia Munn, Jessica Chastain, Olivia Wilde, Emily Ratajkowski, blasted the feminist P.R. spin.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The research was designed to capture a look at much of the world, said study lead and report contributor Dr. Byron Johnson, distinguished professor of the social sciences at Baylor in Waco, Texas.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
30 Apr. 2025
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Only this season for Valladolid has proved anything but distinguished.—
Henry Flynn,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Kawhi Leonard was the star of the show, though, leading the Clippers with 39 points on a remarkable 15-for-19 shooting night.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
21 Apr. 2025
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This, in itself, is a remarkable change from the way astronauts communicated with the public from space just 15 years ago.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Steel previously represented rap star Young Thug during his RICO trial.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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Pirates star Andrew McCutchen hit a two-run double to put the team up 4-3 in the bottom of the inning when players from his team frantically tried to alert umpires and security the fan was on the warning track.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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While performance in European competition has propelled them into financial parity with Scandinavia’s biggest clubs, there’s an acceptance that when players shine, there will be interest from more affluent and prestigious sides.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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Harassment, fear alter campus life As prestigious universities like Harvard became a focal point of outside scrutiny last year, external harassment had devastating effects on students, the report says.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The bird's appearance certainly made for a memorable video, and Brada couldn't resist sharing it on social media.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
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My job as a beauty editor has landed me in some pretty memorable situations, including showering in the middle of a desert in Chile and strolling through a tulip field in the Netherlands—and that’s just in the last month.—
Dianna Singh,
Allure,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Notable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notable. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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