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
Along with conference attendees and execs were notables from other lines of work like New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart.
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Dade Hayes, Deadline, 8 Jan. 2026
And with the French actress’ death at 91, only three of the notables mentioned remain alive, according to an update on Reddit that showed a chart of every name listed.
—Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 31 Dec. 2025
Jonathan Richardson the Elder apprenticed under John Riley, the court painter of English king William of Orange, and made a fine living as a portrait painter of various nobles and notables throughout the first half of the 1700s.
—Literary Hub, 22 Dec. 2025
The funeral brought together a somewhat unlikely mix of politicians, advisers, career government officials and media notables.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 20 Nov. 2025
Trump was among some Republicans celebrating Kimmel’s brief suspension from the air, while other politicians and Hollywood notables condemned ABC’s decision, calling it an attack on free speech.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 16 Nov. 2025
His ability to attract top older notables is remarkable.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 1 Nov. 2025
Other notables are Southampton in 2013-14, who ended up letting in the most goals of the sides on the above list with 46.
—Will Jeanes, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
Other notables Second-round rookie Will Richard has been a revelation in training camp, and the coaching staff showed that their high praise were not empty words on Tuesday night.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025
Dade Hayes, Deadline, 8 Jan. 2026
And with the French actress’ death at 91, only three of the notables mentioned remain alive, according to an update on Reddit that showed a chart of every name listed.
—Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 31 Dec. 2025
Jonathan Richardson the Elder apprenticed under John Riley, the court painter of English king William of Orange, and made a fine living as a portrait painter of various nobles and notables throughout the first half of the 1700s.
—Literary Hub, 22 Dec. 2025
The funeral brought together a somewhat unlikely mix of politicians, advisers, career government officials and media notables.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 20 Nov. 2025
Trump was among some Republicans celebrating Kimmel’s brief suspension from the air, while other politicians and Hollywood notables condemned ABC’s decision, calling it an attack on free speech.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 16 Nov. 2025
His ability to attract top older notables is remarkable.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 1 Nov. 2025
Other notables are Southampton in 2013-14, who ended up letting in the most goals of the sides on the above list with 46.
—Will Jeanes, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
Other notables Second-round rookie Will Richard has been a revelation in training camp, and the coaching staff showed that their high praise were not empty words on Tuesday night.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for notables
Noun
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As an attorney at Blank Rome, Combs represents high-net-worth individuals and celebrities like model Emily Ratajkowski and hairstylist Chris Appleton.—
Gili Malinsky,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
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New Zealanders are actively trying to not treat people like celebrities.—
Jack Irvin,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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But please know that those stars are given tenderly.—
Lily Osler,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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But the very nature of the connection between stars and their audience is now evolving, according to the IMDb report.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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In 2020, Lawrence celebrated her 30th birthday and received a sweet message from Kris Jenner, the matriarch of the media personalities.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Back when Lyft announced Women Connect, other alt-right personalities, including influencer Tomi Lahren, blasted the program.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Western counterparts often acknowledge them privately, even as public backlash from some European institutions and media figures ensued against Rubio’s candor.—
Daniel Ross Goodman,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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The Mean Green’s best football season ever wasn’t even over before the major figures from that team left, or announced their intentions to bounce ASAP; when the season did end, moments after UNT defeated San Diego State to win the New Mexico Bowl, is when the great Denton flood began.—
Mac Engel
January 9,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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At the dedication ceremony, family, friends, dignitaries and residents gathered to honor Saul’s generosity.—
Norman B. Gildin,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Jan. 2026
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Michael Irvin and Ray Lewis have been the most visible Canes dignitaries patrolling the sideline this Playoff.—
David Ubben,
New York Times,
6 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Notables.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notables. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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