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
Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025
Excess water in the root zone is also an invitation to pathogenic organisms, especially water molds, Phytophthora notable among them.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 13 Sep. 2025
Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 11 Aug. 2025
Other notables include McIlroy, Schauffele, Fowler, Morikawa, Justin Rose and Maryland native Denny McCarthy.
—Bennett Conlin, Baltimore Sun, 11 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
That was the first notable drop since the COVID-19 pandemic broke out in 2020, according to the global professional services firm.
—Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025
Excess water in the root zone is also an invitation to pathogenic organisms, especially water molds, Phytophthora notable among them.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 13 Sep. 2025
Noun
More Miami Hurricanes in the poll notables ▪ The 2025 season marks the eighth time since 2000 that UM has opened the season in the top 10.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 11 Aug. 2025
Other notables include McIlroy, Schauffele, Fowler, Morikawa, Justin Rose and Maryland native Denny McCarthy.
—Bennett Conlin, Baltimore Sun, 11 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for notable
Adjective
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With its outstanding tennis and pickleball program, renowned surf school, and kids' clubs and beach clubs, there’s no shortage of activities to keep everyone entertained.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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Without it, even the most outstanding work can quietly suffocate.—
Mark Murphy,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Having such a noteworthy first client gives Jetson an edge, at least in publicity, over competitors in the Part 103 Ultralight space such as Pivotal, which has already put several of its Helix and Blackfly electric aircraft into consumers’ hands.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
10 Sep. 2025
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For instance, Harris says that Rachel Scott of Diotima is one noteworthy success story for RAISEfashion.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
10 Sep. 2025
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They were joined by a host of celebrities in their most glamorous outfits of the season so far, from Demi Moore in full black sequin via Gucci and Dakota Johnson in a very, very naked Gucci dress.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
13 Sep. 2025
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The season 34 celebrities on DWTS include Jen Affleck (The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives), author and influencer Hilaria Baldwin, reality TV star Dylan Efron and actor/musician Corey Feldman.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Each year, Daniel and HFR present distinguished awards to individuals who are leading innovators in their respective fields.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
12 Sep. 2025
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Storied military career After graduating from North Carolina A&T in 1963 with a degree in engineering physics, Joseph McNeil was commissioned as a second lieutenant through ROTC and began a distinguished Air Force career, according to his university.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Sep. 2025
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The zoo said parthenogenesis has only been documented in a handful of reptile species worldwide, making this birth even more remarkable.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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And yet in restructuring Patagonia to ensure that its profits are used to protect wild lands, Chouinard accomplished something remarkable, turning a for-profit corporation with $1 billion in annual sales into one of the biggest environmental philanthropies in the country.—
David Gelles,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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At the end of their week, campers get a chance to perform their band’s songs live with the stars.—
Jim Clash,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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In general, teams that acquire a star player do better in the short term than the team getting multiple role players and draft picks in exchange for one top-level asset.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
13 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The century-old competition, held every four years, is considered as prestigious as a Michelin star—and many award-winning chefs have earned both.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Sep. 2025
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Nick grew up playing Australian Rules Football, which includes both kicking and handballing, and by his senior year of high school was playing at the Brisbane Lions Academy in the Australian Football League, the sport’s most prestigious organization.—
Grace Raynor,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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Since then, games like Void Crew have amped up the experience of what made Bridge Crew so good, but part of what made that evening of November 16 so memorable was the escapism.—
Daryl Baxter,
Space.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Morman recently captured one memorable interaction between Mila and one of her younger siblings.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Notable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notable. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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