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notables

noun

plural of notable

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 The cruise ship that capsized in Puerto Vallarta in 2021 and launched several gay notables into the sea. — Jp Brammer, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026 Other notables in the field include Rory McIlroy, Matt Fitzpatrick, Russell Henley, Wyndham Clark, Tommy Fleetwood, and Scotland’s own Robert MacIntyre. — Zach Schenfisch, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 Other summer league notables Do not be surprised if centers Graham Ike and Lachlan Olbrich earn roster spots in Santa Cruz. — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 7 July 2026 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 The week after Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and a delegation of 45 other Chicago notables met with Pope Leo XIV in the Vatican, another Chicago politician got to meet the pope too. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 3 June 2026 Other notables In his last year as CEO of the conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway, Warren Buffett received compensation worth $389,488 — down 4% from the year prior. — Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026 More notables from Marlins’ win over Braves Miami’s 12-0 shutout win over Atlanta on Monday night is the largest run differential in a shutout at home in franchise history. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 19 May 2026

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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
Among the celebrities watching from VIP boxes were Shakira and Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham.

— Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026

Definition of celebrities

Noun

Emma is played by different actresses over the course of the series (Jessica Reynolds, Brenda Blethyn) alongside a cast of talented co-stars.

— Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 12 July 2026
The epic stars Matt Damon as Odysseus, whose long journey home to Ithaca after the Trojan War reunites him with his wife, Penelope (Anne Hathaway), and son, Telemachus (Tom Holland).

— Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 11 July 2026

Definition of stars

Noun

The Test For Modern Leaders The most compelling leaders of 2026 and beyond are not necessarily the most vocal or the ones with the safest personalities.

— Jon Michail, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
In addition, Summer House picked up cameras to film some of the key personalities involved in the scandal, giving them more closure following the reunion.

— Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 8 July 2026

Definition of personalities

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 narrative centers on the early careers and shifting dynamic between legendary figures Cao Cao and Yuan Shao as political corruption, peasant rebellions, and personal ambitions push the capital of Luoyang into absolute chaos.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 July 2026

Definition of figures

Noun

Among the ships open for tours is the USS Arlington, a nearly 700-foot-long Navy amphibious transport ship, which typically moves Marines, Sailors and dignitaries across the world.

— Aaron Parseghian, CBS News, 13 July 2026
Taking place at the Hôtel de Ville, the event saw Emmanuel Grégoire, the Mayor of the City of Paris, welcome the Esports World Cup and dignitaries from the event and its partners to Paris.

— Mike Stubbs, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

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