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
Tamara Keith, NPR, 16 Aug. 2025
Over the last six weeks, Caissie’s in-zone contact has improved and with it a notable decrease in his whiff rate.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
David S. Wallace, The New Yorker, 19 Mar. 2025
Here are some of the notables from the interview sessions.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 21 June 2025
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Adjective
The reactions from leaders and legislators worldwide — with the notable exception of those in Russia —occasionally expressed a measure of hope, but often disappointment too.
—Tamara Keith, NPR, 16 Aug. 2025
Over the last six weeks, Caissie’s in-zone contact has improved and with it a notable decrease in his whiff rate.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
Noun
In its five-issue run, the magazine would solicit works by Allen Ginsberg, Jack Kerouac, Robert Creeley, and other avant-garde notables—connections that would eventually draw them toward the center of the literary world.
—David S. Wallace, The New Yorker, 19 Mar. 2025
Here are some of the notables from the interview sessions.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 21 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for notable
Adjective
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Derek the outstanding chef, food and beverage supervisor and overall leader of the charge, came from Tao.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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The documents viewed by The Tennessean do not make clear whether Ogles owes the law firms outstanding payments or is seeking reimbursement after already having paid them.—
Evan Mealins,
The Tennessean,
15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Further, this latest species is noteworthy due to its lack of echolocation structures, researchers said.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
14 Aug. 2025
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Life Angels offers sizing ranging from XS to 3X, which is noteworthy in itself.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
12 Aug. 2025
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Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Over the years the distinctive style has become a celebrity favorite, and has been worn by Kendall Jenner, Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, Rihanna, Gigi Hadid, Oprah and Viola Davis, among others.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The event will bestow the iconic BAFTA mask upon three distinguished honorees, marking only the sixth time that the BAFTA mask is awarded in the U.S., marking a significant milestone for BAFTA North America.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
14 Aug. 2025
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Friendly House will grant each honoree a separate award for their distinguished efforts and accomplishments.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
13 Aug. 2025
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Windward heightens one’s senses and underscores Lockhart’s remarkable eye for color, composition, light, and shadow.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
7 Aug. 2025
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The law is a remarkable intervention into the operation of private sports businesses and reflects a bewildering failure to learn from the legal structure and operations of American sports leagues.—
Chris Deubert,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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And sports stars and Mahatma Gandhi and Florence Nightingale and more than 20,000 other pieces, and with them, a question: What's to become of it all? Krasula, closing on 77, never had kids.—
Neal Rubin,
Freep.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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This philosophy is one that many NFL teams are gravitating toward where star athletes are seeing little to no playing time in the preseason.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Without a doubt, 2025 will stake its claim in history to this prestigious list of watershed years.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
16 Aug. 2025
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The bar menu is impressive, designed in partnership with Cartagena's El Barón, featured on the prestigious 50 Best Discovery list.—
Carley Rojas Ávila,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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From trusted outfit formulas to romantic scents, here are my styling suggestions for 5 memorable summer date nights.—
Sarah Boyd,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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In a memorable moment from her interview with BBC Radio 2 posted Thursday (Aug. 7), Carey learns for the very first time that Perry was part of Blue Origin’s first-ever all-female trip past the Earth’s atmosphere, despite the event being all over the news in April.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Notable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notable. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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