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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
For 2026, the company’s creative director, Marco Tomasetta, pays homage to notable cultural sites in Kyoto, widely regarded as the historical heart of traditional Japanese arts and design. — Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2026 The Austen classic has been adapted for the big screen numerous times, though the most notable one being the 1995 film starring Emma Thompson and Kate Winslet, which was both a critical and commercial hit. — Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 17 Oct. 2026
Noun
No portfolio companies report earnings next week, but some notables include Casey’s, Chewy, AeroVironment, American Eagle Outfitters, Macy’s, Oracle, Adobe, and Kroger. — Jeff Marks, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2026 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 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
  • Widespread discourse about the former rural doctor’s habit of suing patients over unpaid medical bills primed the internet to take notice when Marshall was confronted with an outstanding bill of his own in a Facebook post that quickly went viral.
    — Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Hartbower had an outstanding felony arrest warrant on an assault charge out of Yuba City, in neighboring Sutter County, and was on post-release community supervision in Yuba County, police said.
    — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of outstanding
Adjective
  • The Buffalo Bills beat the Los Angeles Rams 37-34 in overtime in a back-and-forth game that featured noteworthy performances from the last two AP NFL MVPs in Josh Allen and Matthew Stafford.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026
  • For Bernard Srour, PharmD, PhD, a research professor at the French Institute for Agriculture, Environment, and Food (INRAE) in Paris, the long follow-up period is particularly noteworthy.
    — Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of noteworthy
Noun
  • The power and presumptive veracity of celebrity statements and/or accusations; 2.
    — Janelle Ash , Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Here's how style experts and celebrities style the brown boots trend for fall, starting with timeless pairings and making our way up to trickier combos.
    — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of celebrity
Adjective
  • Brown and Martin have also each earned the IBMA’s distinguished achievement award.
    — Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The Bangkok outpost in the Ratchadamri shopping district draws distinguished guests who zip around the city via the connecting BTS Skytrain station.
    — Condé Nast, cntraveler.com, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of distinguished
Adjective
  • This is a remarkable achievement, and although outside evidence is limited, researchers generally view it as promising.
    — Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026
  • These attract big audiences, who listen to the likes of Olivia Colman, Jessie Buckley and even Queen Camilla reading remarkable letters aloud.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of remarkable
Noun
  • Of late, Holloway’s inspirations have included figures from history, music stars, actors and socialites such as the Duke of Windsor, Bryan Ferry and Charlie Watts.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • George Pullar stars, co-writes with Taylor Danworth and produces with Michael Lawrence, John Molloy and Suzanne Walker.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of star
Adjective
  • In 1987, the New York Humans Rights Commission charged the club with discrimination over its exclusionary membership policies, following similar actions taken against other prestigious clubs like Union League, University and Century Association.
    — Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The Hindi-language film has also travelled to prestigious international film festivals, including the Tokyo International Film Festival and Palm Springs International Film Festival.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of prestigious
Adjective
  • OpenTable’s 2026 Dining Trends Highlights interest in happy-hour dining and experiential formats, offering options for diners who want a memorable experience without a hefty bill.
    — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Together, those qualities help the chorus remain easy to absorb, fluid and memorable.
    — David Penn, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of memorable

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“Notable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notable. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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