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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 Patrick Stewart‘s former co-stars and fellow Hollywood notables and executives are paying tribute to the sci-fi icon following his death at age 86. — Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 29 Oct. 2026 The cultural notables in the room — including painters Richard Nugent and Romare Bearden, poet Arna Bontemps and theater impresario Abram Hill — speak up for art as the Renaissance’s engine, remembering gifted colleagues no longer around. — Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026 That path from leading man to auteur is a familiar one in Hollywood, with notables like Warren Beatty, Clint Eastwood and Kevin Costner establishing themselves as major directors without stepping away from leading in their own films. — Clayton Davis, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026 Tatty Devine tie-up and Liberty’s new fashion jewelry gallery were some notables from this fashion week. — Virginia Corneli, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026 Marie painstakingly builds the abbey into a regional power center to which notables must pay their respects. — David Faris, TheWeek, 16 Sep. 2026 No portfolio companies report earnings next week, but some notables include Casey’s, Chewy, AeroVironment, American Eagle Outfitters, Macy’s, Oracle, Adobe, and Kroger. — Jeff Marks, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2026 The Madden 27 Soundtrack has been released and the 80-song tracklist features notables such as Super Bowl 60 halftime performer Bad Bunny, Nipsey Hussle, Ozzy Osbourne and the return of Good Charlotte. — Jim Reineking, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026 Playwriting Fellowship at Juilliard, Nabers joins a roster at Blue Marble that includes Lena Waithe (Master of None, The Chi), Prentice Penny (Insecure), Gordon Smith (Pluribus, Better Call Saul) and Jason Kim (Barry, Girls), among other notables. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2026

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Noun

Amid the movie’s disastrous box office run, various Hollywood celebrities rallied around Cruise and the movie.

— Zack Sharf, Variety, 2 Nov. 2026
On the wall outside Shoukhrat Mitalipov’s laboratory at Oregon Health & Science University, visitors are greeted by framed portraits of furry scientific celebrities.

— Megan Molteni, STAT, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of celebrities

Noun

Filmmakers, movie stars, producers, writers, musicians, influencers, comedians — more than 200 have been filmed pulling something off Criterion shelves, signaling their tastes.

— Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 13 Nov. 2026
The show's stars recently gave audiences a preview of the production during the Broadway in Chicago concert, bringing along a special prop from the musical to offer a glimpse of what Denver audiences can expect.

— Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 13 Nov. 2026

Definition of stars

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Magnet Originals will provide advice and production support for media personalities, including Justin Tranter, Boyz II Men’s Shawn Stockman, and former NBA star Byron Scott.

— Max Tani, semafor.com, 2 Nov. 2026
From decorating the tree and baking cookies to Champagne toasts and Rinna dancing atop the dining table, the family brings their personalities to a series of festive moments, all dressed in Express.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of personalities

Noun

There will be nonstop panels on TV and livestreams, analysts repeating analysis of days-old polls, and — come afternoon — figures from exit polls suggesting that Hispanics are voting in large numbers, or that the economy is a major issue.

— Ben Smith, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2026
In fact, only 33 colleges and universities in the country admit 10% or fewer of their undergraduate applicants, NACAC figures show.

— Jon Marcus, NPR, 2 Nov. 2026

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The remote location has also attracted many politicians, dignitaries and peace talks over the years, including American president Jimmy Carter and, more recently, the 2024 Ukraine peace summit attended by Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026
With her election this week as mayor of Los Angeles, Raman won herself a ticket to sit among the dignitaries for the opening ceremony of the Summer Olympics on July 14, 2028.

— James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of dignitaries

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