1
as in outstanding
standing above others in rank, importance, or achievement
a panel made up of notable authorities on the virus
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in noteworthy
worth remembering or mentioning
predicts trends in the stock market with notable accuracy
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of notable
Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2025
But recently, a notable decline in public support for DOGE and a court order requiring all probationary employees wrongfully terminated to be promptly rehired spurred Trump to start limiting DOGE's authority, NBC News reported.
—Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 12 Mar. 2025
Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 18 Dec. 2024
That said, news organizations will likely find out and report some of the notables on the list.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 6 Dec. 2024
See All Example Sentences for notable
Adjective
While those moves won’t all be plugged in during free agency, there are some notable veterans that are sticking around the open market.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2025
But recently, a notable decline in public support for DOGE and a court order requiring all probationary employees wrongfully terminated to be promptly rehired spurred Trump to start limiting DOGE's authority, NBC News reported.
—Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 12 Mar. 2025
Noun
Lots of notables in several of the episodes (Parker Posey, Alexander Skarsgård, etc.).
—Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 18 Dec. 2024
That said, news organizations will likely find out and report some of the notables on the list.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 6 Dec. 2024
See All Example Sentences for notable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for notable
Adjective
-
In addition to the ensemble prize, Short also won outstanding performance by a male actor in a comedy series.—
Rania Aniftos,
Billboard,
12 Mar. 2025
-
Densmore also had three outstanding warrants out of Illinois.—
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Mar. 2025
Adjective
-
The Allwood Timberline Cabin Tiny House caught our eye for a few noteworthy reasons, namely the darling front porch that’s perfect for lounging.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2025
-
Honda Another noteworthy characteristic of the EV is its battery, which is made up of 13 easily interchangeable modules.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
But senators grilled the celebrity doctor on his record.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA TODAY,
17 Mar. 2025
-
Much like Alo Yoga in the wellness space, the brand collaborates with popular influencers and celebrities while hosting eye-catching events, from beach parties to futuristic pop-up experiences, to amplify its presence on social media.—
Clara Ludmir,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
Adjective
-
France has had a distinguished career as a journalist, activist and filmmaker, having focused primarily on the LGBTQ+ movement.—
Tom White,
Deadline,
12 Mar. 2025
-
Serling wrote 92 of the 156 black-and-white sci-fi fantasy episodes throughout the five-year run, with distinguished writers Charles Beaumont and Richard Matheson contributing 36 more top chapters.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
11 Mar. 2025
Adjective
-
It’s been remarkable how much the company has grown and succeeded over that period.—
Katcy Stephan,
Variety,
17 Mar. 2025
-
Medium-full, this has an effortless entry on the palate, beautiful complexity and very good, but not too high a level of acidity; there is excellent persistence and a remarkable elegant finish.—
Tom Hyland,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free daily newsletter to get breaking TV news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
13 Mar. 2025
-
Photographed by Steven Meisel, Vogue, January 2010 Renée Zellweger, star of Bridget Jones’s Diary, wears an Atelier Versace dress of silk and point d’esprit in the Tuileries Photographed by Arthur Elgort, Vogue, April 2001.—
Laird Borrelli-Persson,
Vogue,
13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
-
Running Intel would have once been the most prestigious position in the industry.—
Bloomberg,
The Mercury News,
13 Mar. 2025
-
Five of the documentaries are world premiering in the festival’s most prestigious DOX:AWARD section.—
Annika Pham,
Variety,
13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
-
However, there aren't many other memorable characters.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
18 Mar. 2025
-
From Nelly's nostalgic medley (and a confusing lack of an on-air speech) to Mariah Carey's relatable question about the stage lighting, the two-hour show saw some of music's biggest stars deliver memorable moments.—
Brendan Le,
People.com,
18 Mar. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Notable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notable. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share