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adjective

ˈnō-tə-bəl How to pronounce notable (audio)
Definition of notablenext
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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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
Buffett was notable for a modest lifestyle, despite his wealth. — Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2026 Other notable changes include changing the Sunday hours at all three library branches. — Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026
Noun
The Madden 27 Soundtrack has been released and the 80-song tracklist features notables such as Super Bowl 60 halftime performer Bad Bunny, Nipsey Hussle, Ozzy Osbourne and the return of Good Charlotte. — Jim Reineking, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026 Playwriting Fellowship at Juilliard, Nabers joins a roster at Blue Marble that includes Lena Waithe (Master of None, The Chi), Prentice Penny (Insecure), Gordon Smith (Pluribus, Better Call Saul) and Jason Kim (Barry, Girls), among other notables. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 7 Aug. 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
  • Werro ran out victorious to extend her outstanding unbeaten outdoor season.
    — Liam Tharme, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Orange Lutheran’s outstanding offensive line faces Sierra Canyon’s outstanding defensive line.
    — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of outstanding
Adjective
  • Experience cinema deeply and joyfully through noteworthy programming, including live music by renowned musicians, and in-depth conversations with world-class artists.
    — Brent Lang, IndieWire, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Meanwhile, other noteworthy nods include six for both Silvana Estrada and Mon Laferte.
    — Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of noteworthy
Noun
  • Talent is genetic for some of these Dancing with the Stars celebrity contestants.
    — Francesca Gariano, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2026
  • View this post on Instagram Participants even include such celebrity magnets as Bad Bunny’s Asian clubstaurant Gekko (Brickell) coastal-Italian gem Casadonna (Edgewater) and fancy steakhouse Daniel’s (Coral Gables).
    — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of celebrity
Adjective
  • Why Connecticut Should Lead Connecticut has a unique opportunity to lead the nation in civics education because Senator Lieberman was one of its most distinguished public servants.
    — Clarine Nardi Riddle, Hartford Courant, 7 Sep. 2026
  • One of America’s most distinguished pediatric cardiologists says the nation is in desperate shape with the end of Medicaid subsidies and the 28 million people who lack insurance.
    — Llewellyn King, Boston Herald, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of distinguished
Adjective
  • Not one person, not one thing, but cycles of cumulative, relational and shared actions that are equal parts remarkable and common.
    — Supriya Lopez Pillai, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
  • The Etruscan painted tombs of Tarquinia, Italy, dating from around the 7th to the 1st century BCE, have long been celebrated for their vivid iconography and remarkable state of preservation.
    — Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of remarkable
Noun
  • When Russians discovered karaoke, thousands of venues sprang up, from cheap sushi joints to lavish establishments where an orchestra and backup singers accompanied anyone willing to step onto the stage and, for a few minutes, feel like a star.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Its star Matthew Rhys made history, winning two Leading categories in Comedy and Drama for Netflix’s The Beast in Me.
    — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of star
Adjective
  • The Riemann hypothesis is arguably the most prestigious of the Millennium Prize Problems.
    — Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 15 Sep. 2026
  • This was certainly true at Saturday night’s awards presentation, when the prestigious Golden Lion went to the Danish/Swedish/Latvian film Woman Unknown.
    — Joe Reid, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of prestigious
Adjective
  • When done right, that organic buzz creates awareness, earns media attention and introduces the brand to a new market in a memorable way.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026
  • For more than 50 years, with a few breaks in between, Squeeze has been making memorable tunes by marrying infectious pop melodies with sophisticated and literate lyrics, often about the complexity of relationships.
    — Craig Rosen, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026
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“Notable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notable. Accessed 21 Sep. 2026.

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