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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
One notable title from that plan is BBC and Netflix comedy-meets-reality dating series Sexy Beasts, from Lion Television, which is now part of Banijay following the All3Media merger. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 14 July 2026 While the second quarter featured some extraordinary deals, Goldman struck an upbeat tone on the pipeline of future activity — and that's notable for anyone worried about the sustainability of the performance. — Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 14 July 2026
Noun
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Adrien Brody, Hoda Kotb and Gayle King were among the other notables. — ABC News, 29 June 2026 There are plenty of notables on the Directing ballot, too. — Joe Reid, Vulture, 20 June 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
  • After dark, the remote far-western location and low levels of artificial light make this region an outstanding destination for viewing the Perseid meteor shower.
    — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 15 July 2026
  • It was also nominated for 12 Emmy Awards, winning one for outstanding lead actress in a comedy series for Arthur in 1977.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 15 July 2026
Definition of outstanding
Adjective
  • And that made his recent comments about former Blue Jays coach Don Mattingly especially noteworthy, as his departure for the Philadelphia Phillies has raised questions about whether the Blue Jays batting order can succeed without him.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
  • Among the most noteworthy legislation passed that year was Assembly Bill 103, which granted the California Department of Justice oversight authority to regularly inspect and report on the conditions of facilities operating in the state.
    — Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of noteworthy
Noun
  • During his tenure, Rousteing spearheaded the creation of the ‘Balmain Army’, a diverse and influential community of models, influencers, and celebrities that included figures such as the Kardashians.
    — Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 14 July 2026
  • The event is operating at a scale on par with the Super Bowl or Olympics, with multiple performances and celebrity cameos.
    — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 14 July 2026
Definition of celebrity
Adjective
  • Its method is both distinguished and derived from nineteenth-century classics, from which Rohmer distills a modernism of variety, ambiguity, complexity, and fragmentation.
    — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 9 July 2026
  • Brand was inducted into the Iowa Wrestling Hall of Fame in 1972 and the National Wrestling Hall of Fame in 1978 as a distinguished member.
    — Norah Judson, Des Moines Register, 9 July 2026
Definition of distinguished
Adjective
  • Smith’s June letter is a remarkable move from the owner of a media company.
    — Max Tani, semafor.com, 15 July 2026
  • That affords regenerative braking at a remarkable 600-kilowatt rate, without overcooking components.
    — Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 15 July 2026
Definition of remarkable
Noun
  • At halftime on the field of play at the New York New Jersey Stadium, megawatt stars including Madonna, Shakira, BTS, Burna Boy, and Justin Bieber will take to the stage, co-signing a handful of designers.
    — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 16 July 2026
  • Fans suspected something was off when star and producer Blake Lively and costar-director Justin Baldoni abstained from doing joint press — or even being photographed together — during the film's promotional tour.
    — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 15 July 2026
Definition of star
Adjective
  • That fall, Yamal took home the Kopa Trophy at France Football magazine’s prestigious Ballon d’Or gala.
    — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 16 July 2026
  • Even after being added to the prestigious Nasdaq 100 and Russell 1000 stock indexes, which ordinarily would have sparked buying, the stock has fallen every single day, except for one, since then.
    — Steve Kopack, NBC news, 16 July 2026
Definition of prestigious
Adjective
  • Nothing makes this part of the chase memorable or important enough to merit a flash-forward, which turns it into a deflating blunder in a series that can’t afford to slow down.
    — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 15 July 2026
  • Sporting Kansas City players enjoyed some memorable World Cup experiences over their break and in preparation for the rest of their MLS season.
    — PJ Green July 15, Kansas City Star, 15 July 2026
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