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
That studio is one of many spaces, official and unofficial, cited throughout the film as meeting places where artists, activists, journalists, and other notables met, and where a wide variety of activities were fostered, sustained, financed, and brought to public attention.
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Richard Brody, New Yorker, 23 Sep. 2025
Some notables have been added to the injury report.
—Kevin Cusick, Twin Cities, 21 Sep. 2025
Lining up the all-star cast of national Oz notables was like Dorothy collecting friends along the yellow brick road, Massachi said.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2025
Unfortunately for Prater, who, in another part of his house, was throwing a lavish fundraiser full of politicos, notables, and law enforcement, didn’t count on Dexter making himself at home with his secret files, which contained intel on VIPs and those in his circle, like Charley.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
Scroll below to see photos of other notables who attended Round 1 matches on Monday and Tuesday.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
By the end of June, Feely had personally loaned $300,000 to his campaign, which has quickly drawn financial support from a who’s who of sports-world notables.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 21 Aug. 2025
The source said everyone entering the party was carded and patted down, including other notables.
—Brie Stimson , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 14 Aug. 2025
More Miami Hurricanes in the poll notables ▪ The 2025 season marks the eighth time since 2000 that UM has opened the season in the top 10.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 11 Aug. 2025
Richard Brody, New Yorker, 23 Sep. 2025
Some notables have been added to the injury report.
—Kevin Cusick, Twin Cities, 21 Sep. 2025
Lining up the all-star cast of national Oz notables was like Dorothy collecting friends along the yellow brick road, Massachi said.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2025
Unfortunately for Prater, who, in another part of his house, was throwing a lavish fundraiser full of politicos, notables, and law enforcement, didn’t count on Dexter making himself at home with his secret files, which contained intel on VIPs and those in his circle, like Charley.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
Scroll below to see photos of other notables who attended Round 1 matches on Monday and Tuesday.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
By the end of June, Feely had personally loaned $300,000 to his campaign, which has quickly drawn financial support from a who’s who of sports-world notables.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 21 Aug. 2025
The source said everyone entering the party was carded and patted down, including other notables.
—Brie Stimson , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 14 Aug. 2025
More Miami Hurricanes in the poll notables ▪ The 2025 season marks the eighth time since 2000 that UM has opened the season in the top 10.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 11 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for notables
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Duff attended the Fendi Spring/Summer 2026 show on Tuesday, September 24, along with a number of other fashion-loving celebrities like Naomi Watts and Shailene Woodley, both of whom wore muted colors and barely-there nail polishes.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
25 Sep. 2025
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In fact, most of the episode was packed with celebrities, including some performing along with the finalists, including Lewis' ethereal collaboration with LightWire.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Sep. 2025
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But the show's greatest asset is its stars, whose endearing real-life friendship pierces through the play’s inherent despair.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
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The story of this tournament had been the clashes between fans and Team Europe’s stars, with McIlroy at the center of it.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
28 Sep. 2025
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This context and backdrop adorns the film with considerable energy, various colorful personalities and smartly edited archival news footage that deepens our understanding of the perilous stakes.—
Tomris Laffly,
Variety,
28 Sep. 2025
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But the goals, tactics and personalities pressing hands to television necks didn’t descend fully formed on January 20, 2025.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Sep. 2025
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Those policies resulted in enforcement actions against prominent figures.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
24 Sep. 2025
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Submersible pumps can start at $150 or so and can hit four figures or more depending on the size.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
24 Sep. 2025
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Riefenstahl’s friendship with Hitler and other Nazi dignitaries was well documented during WWII.—
Addie Morfoot,
Variety,
22 Sep. 2025
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Erika, along with the president, vice president, and other dignitaries, is expected to speak at the upcoming service.—
Stepheny Price , Ashley Papa , Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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“Notables.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notables. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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