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
Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2025
Blakeman was one of a few notable Republicans who won their elections as Democrats swept Virginia, New Jersey, New York City, and elsewhere.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 8 Nov. 2025
Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 16 Nov. 2025
His ability to attract top older notables is remarkable.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 1 Nov. 2025
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Adjective
The timing of this public engagement is also very notable.
—Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2025
Blakeman was one of a few notable Republicans who won their elections as Democrats swept Virginia, New Jersey, New York City, and elsewhere.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 8 Nov. 2025
Noun
Trump was among some Republicans celebrating Kimmel’s brief suspension from the air, while other politicians and Hollywood notables condemned ABC’s decision, calling it an attack on free speech.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 16 Nov. 2025
His ability to attract top older notables is remarkable.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 1 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for notable
Adjective
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The Directors Guild of America has named the nominees for its 2025 awards in the outstanding directorial achievement in television, commercials and documentary categories.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
7 Jan. 2026
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The Hollywood Reporter snagged a nomination again for outstanding magazine overall coverage in a list that also includes The Advocate, Cosmo, Gaye Magazine, Out, People, Poz, Rolling Stone, Time and Variety.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Other noteworthy hotels in Fort Worth Additionally, The Drover Hotel in the Fort Worth Stockyards has been ranked as the best hotel in DFW since 2022 by Travel + Leisure magazine.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Jan. 2026
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Another noteworthy component of Matkas’s Triple Pure Hyaluronic Acid Serum is niacinamide.—
Sophie Wirt,
InStyle,
8 Jan. 2026
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Korean skin care drew standing-room-only crowds, celebrity makeup artist Hung Vanngo gave his first masterclass, and in the bustling fragrance halls niche perfume houses attracted international distributors eager to understand how Arabic fragrance is reshaping global perfumery standards.—
Ritu Upadhyay,
Footwear News,
7 Nov. 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.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The evening convenes business and government leaders, distinguished military representatives and dignitaries to honor the military and veteran community, which is one of Harry's close causes.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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The two-time Ivy League graduate and distinguished attorney has already penned multiple books that topped The New York Times bestsellers list.—
Essence,
Essence,
7 Nov. 2025
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What’s remarkable is the Leafs have done it without Tanev, their best penalty killer, for most of the season and without another top penalty killer, Brandon Carlo, for the better part of the last two months.—
Jonas Siegel,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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The whimsical term has also been the title of countless poems, songs and books about remarkable coincidences or eureka moments.—
Juliana Kim,
NPR,
7 Jan. 2026
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But the game did end with Vanderbilt safety CJ Heard showing blitz at the line of scrimmage, then bailing out to help Jordan Matthews double Auburn star receiver Cam Coleman in the end zone.—
Joe Rexrode,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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But the very nature of the connection between stars and their audience is now evolving, according to the IMDb report.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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One of the world’s most prestigious art events, Miami Art Week began with Art Basel Miami Beach in 2002 and has since grown into a citywide celebration that draws nearly 80,000 art lovers and tastemakers.—
Staff Author,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
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As a result, the job of BBC director general — though certainly prestigious —is also relentless and thankless.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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Stumble, on the other hand, has characters who are big and broad but not necessarily memorable.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Nov. 2025
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Meredith penned many memorable words for The Look as well.—
Essence,
Essence,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Notable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notable. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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