as in celebrities
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 notables
King and Burleson are likely be joined in weeks to come by a rotation of guest hosts who could hail from CBS’ own talent roster, according to a person familiar with the matter, or might just be celebrities or notables ready to hang out in the studio.
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Brian Steinberg, Variety, 5 Mar. 2026
Unlike Peacock’s take on the format, the main version of Traitors UK features a cast of noncelebrities playing the game rather than a collection of reality stars and other pop culture notables.
—Josef Adalian, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2026
And the restaurant has hosted notables from the realms of politics, sports and culinary greatness.
—Joe Mutascio, IndyStar, 20 Feb. 2026
DeSantis is one of dozens of celebrities and notables competing in the Pebble Beach Pro-Am on Thursday and Friday, joining the likes of football star Travis Kelce and former NBA All-Star Pau Gasol on the cliffside Northern California course.
—Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
This year’s annual celebrity showdown will also feature a variety of other notables from the worlds of music, entertainment and sports.
—Bob Mehr, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 4 Feb. 2026
While setting a record is an auspicious goal, some notables were already fulfilled in the nomination process.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
Olivia Rodrigo, Pedro Pascal and other film, television and music industry notables condemned ICE on social media in the wake of its operations in Minnesota and across the country.
—Malia Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
That list includes several top-20 players and notables playing the brand’s popular iron shafts, such as Lydia Ko (KBS VX Lite 90) and Hye-Jin Choi (PGI 90).
—Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 18 Jan. 2026
Brian Steinberg, Variety, 5 Mar. 2026
Unlike Peacock’s take on the format, the main version of Traitors UK features a cast of noncelebrities playing the game rather than a collection of reality stars and other pop culture notables.
—Josef Adalian, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2026
And the restaurant has hosted notables from the realms of politics, sports and culinary greatness.
—Joe Mutascio, IndyStar, 20 Feb. 2026
DeSantis is one of dozens of celebrities and notables competing in the Pebble Beach Pro-Am on Thursday and Friday, joining the likes of football star Travis Kelce and former NBA All-Star Pau Gasol on the cliffside Northern California course.
—Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
This year’s annual celebrity showdown will also feature a variety of other notables from the worlds of music, entertainment and sports.
—Bob Mehr, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 4 Feb. 2026
While setting a record is an auspicious goal, some notables were already fulfilled in the nomination process.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
Olivia Rodrigo, Pedro Pascal and other film, television and music industry notables condemned ICE on social media in the wake of its operations in Minnesota and across the country.
—Malia Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
That list includes several top-20 players and notables playing the brand’s popular iron shafts, such as Lydia Ko (KBS VX Lite 90) and Hye-Jin Choi (PGI 90).
—Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 18 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for notables
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Top 5 Can’t Miss Take in views of Cape Town’s spectacular Twelve Apostles mountain range while keeping an eye out for celebrities at Camps Bay Beach in South Africa.—
Melanie van Zyl,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Mar. 2026
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Located in Eastlake Park, Phoenix’s first historically Black community, the restaurant has functioned as a home away from home for its regulars and for celebrities like Aretha Franklin, Charles Barkley and Jesse Jackson.—
Bahar Anooshahr,
AZCentral.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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During the final stretch of 2025, Tien reached Beijing’s China Open final, captured his maiden tour title at Metz, France, and closed the season by winning the Next Gen ATP Finals (for top players 20-and-younger) — results that marked him as one of the tour’s fastest-rising young stars.—
Douglas Robson,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Portside Wood Round Dining Table Set For dining under the sun or stars, this elevated dining set checks all the boxes.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Mar. 2026
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But while their games have some similarities, their personalities on the court are polar opposites.—
Colby Gordon,
Austin American Statesman,
6 Mar. 2026
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The coaches have different styles, philosophies and personalities that fit their respective programs.—
Austin Meek,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Spotify claims those who aren’t household names can earn six figures, with more than 1,500 artists earning $1 million last year.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Pay a little more, and kids can sign up for craft sessions to make dream catchers or paint ceramic Boholano figures.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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There were so many dignitaries, political and religious leaders, entertainers and Jackson allies at his funeral.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
11 Mar. 2026
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During perhaps the most rousing eulogy of all on Saturday, Jackson’s second-oldest son, Jonathan, referenced his father’s journey from then to now, while a who’s-who of faith leaders, heads of state, dignitaries, power brokers and celebrities mourned before him.—
Darcel Rockett,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Notables.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notables. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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