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
Here, such aviation notables as Charles Lindbergh, Igor Sikorsky, William Boeing, and Amelia Earhart were visitors.
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James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2026
In keeping with that wide aperture, this year’s event will feature musicians Sara Bareilles, Peter Frampton, Alicia Keys, The LOX, and Mumford & Sons, as well as sports notables Carmelo Anthony, Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026
While not doubting his capabilities and dedication, some have questioned Velasco’s relative lack of experience in a prestige post traditionally occupied by party notables with decades of public service.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
Panthers lineup notables Maurice said forwards Matthew Tkachuk, Sam Bennett and Carter Verhaeghe all remain out for Monday’s game against the Rangers.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2026
Other notables in the mix include Patrick Cantlay, Russell Henley and Reed at 6 under, Collin Morikawa at 5 under, and Xander Schauffele and Brooks Koepka at 4 under.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2026
One of Lander’s key allies, Mayor Zohran Mamdani, showed up, as did a huge crew of the city’s progressive notables.
—Jack Crosbie, Rolling Stone, 7 Apr. 2026
Her clients include celebrities, business notables and other public figures.
—Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 30 Mar. 2026
Aretha Franklin, Dusty Springfield and Frank Sinatra are among the other notables who sang lyrics written by Taylor.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2026
In keeping with that wide aperture, this year’s event will feature musicians Sara Bareilles, Peter Frampton, Alicia Keys, The LOX, and Mumford & Sons, as well as sports notables Carmelo Anthony, Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026
While not doubting his capabilities and dedication, some have questioned Velasco’s relative lack of experience in a prestige post traditionally occupied by party notables with decades of public service.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
Panthers lineup notables Maurice said forwards Matthew Tkachuk, Sam Bennett and Carter Verhaeghe all remain out for Monday’s game against the Rangers.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2026
Other notables in the mix include Patrick Cantlay, Russell Henley and Reed at 6 under, Collin Morikawa at 5 under, and Xander Schauffele and Brooks Koepka at 4 under.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2026
One of Lander’s key allies, Mayor Zohran Mamdani, showed up, as did a huge crew of the city’s progressive notables.
—Jack Crosbie, Rolling Stone, 7 Apr. 2026
Her clients include celebrities, business notables and other public figures.
—Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 30 Mar. 2026
Aretha Franklin, Dusty Springfield and Frank Sinatra are among the other notables who sang lyrics written by Taylor.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for notables
Noun
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Keep scrolling to shop more slacks inspired by celebrities below.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
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There's still an air of bygone glamour; more than 200 black-and-white photos of celebrities who've graced the place line the walls, and the bar is still used as an occasional movie location.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Apr. 2026
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In the 2024-25 season, the Sixers went 24-58 as the team dealt with injuries to their three biggest stars in Joel Embiid, Maxey and George.—
Tom Ignudo,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The cast includes returning stars Bryan Cranston, Frankie Muniz, Jane Kaczmarek, Christopher Kennedy Masterson, Justin Berfield and Emy Coligado, alongside newcomers Keeley Karsten, Vaughan Murrae, Kiana Madeira and Caleb Ellsworth-Clark.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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There are 10 restaurants at The Breakers, which includes two eateries that are a bike ride away, each with their own distinct personalities.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Apr. 2026
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Americans no longer turn to TV and newspapers as their primary source of news, instead turning to online opinion personalities and comedians, particularly those on the right, gaining steam among people who voted in the last presidential election.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The drop in Hermes shares was even steeper, last seen down 12% as currency fluctuations weighed on the firm's sales figures.—
Joseph Wilkins,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
15 Apr. 2026
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Philippe Pegoraro, chief economist at FH — the Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry — said official exports figures for March won’t be finalized until later this month.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The only other time the city quashes permit requests is during the United Nations General Assembly, a weeklong annual event in September that involves major street closures and police resources being heavily used to protect dignitaries from around the globe.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Family members, close friends, colleagues and dignitaries will enter from Franklin Boulevard and park in the south parking lot, using Entry 5.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Notables.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notables. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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