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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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2
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
Another notable takeaway from Hafley’s press conference centered on the team’s first padded practice. — Tyler Carmona, Miami Herald, 4 Aug. 2026 There are other equally notable reasons associated with the basis for the ban. — Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Noun
The cruise ship that capsized in Puerto Vallarta in 2021 and launched several gay notables into the sea. — Jp Brammer, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026 Other notables in the field include Rory McIlroy, Matt Fitzpatrick, Russell Henley, Wyndham Clark, Tommy Fleetwood, and Scotland’s own Robert MacIntyre. — Zach Schenfisch, Forbes.com, 8 July 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
  • At the end of the day, both conferences feature great fanbases, historic, iconic venues, outstanding crowd atmospheres and elite, blue blood programs.
    — Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Boasting an outstanding 57-hour battery life, plus a quick 5-minute charge that adds 3 hours of playtime, they are built to power through days of classes without needing an outlet.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of outstanding
Adjective
  • In one noteworthy 1-on-1 matchup, Proctor easily handled Grant.
    — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Tyus caught a touchdown pass later, but the fumble was noteworthy.
    — Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of noteworthy
Noun
  • Hilton, born Mario Lavandeira, gained fame after launching his highly popular gossip website in the early Aughts and garnered notoriety for his unapologetic and often controversial take on celebrities’ lives.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Opposition leaders, rights activists and some Bollywood celebrities publicly backed the movement, helping amplify its message beyond the protest sites.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of celebrity
Adjective
  • Stephen Wolfram is a distinguished scientist, inventor, author, and business leader.
    — Big Think, Big Think, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Voluntary output pledges do not enjoy a distinguished filmography, either.
    — Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of distinguished
Adjective
  • As the war in Iran continues, TIFF will host the world premiere of a Tehran, Under the Skin, a documentary that offers a remarkable view of an unexpected aspect of Iranian society.
    — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The latest find is one of many remarkable Roman discoveries made across England in recent years.
    — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of remarkable
Noun
  • Tim Graef's golden retriever, River, could have been a star in the new film, but didn't make it past the application process.
    — Marissa Sulek, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Her work continued below the arc, scoring against 6-6 star Jonquel Jones and the much taller 6-11 Han Xu.
    — Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of star
Adjective
  • Former Cook County Chief Judge Tim Evans has been appointed to serve as a justice for an Illinois appeals court, securing a prestigious judgeship nearly a year after he was unseated as the top Cook County jurist.
    — Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Shapiro has been named the next Richard Rodgers dean and director of the drama division at the prestigious school, taking over starting in July 2027.
    — Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of prestigious
Adjective
  • The actress also had a memorable guest turn on The Vampire Diaries and reunited with Ben McKenzie for a diabolical three-episode run on Gotham.
    — Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Aug. 2026
  • This perfume combines the quintessential summer fruit with tonka bean, florals, plum nectar, and apple blossom for a truly memorable, sweet but not overly saccharine finish.
    — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of memorable

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