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
DeSantis is one of dozens of celebrities and notables competing in the Pebble Beach Pro-Am on Thursday and Friday, joining the likes of football star Travis Kelce and former NBA All-Star Pau Gasol on the cliffside Northern California course.
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Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
This year’s annual celebrity showdown will also feature a variety of other notables from the worlds of music, entertainment and sports.
—Bob Mehr, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 4 Feb. 2026
While setting a record is an auspicious goal, some notables were already fulfilled in the nomination process.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
Olivia Rodrigo, Pedro Pascal and other film, television and music industry notables condemned ICE on social media in the wake of its operations in Minnesota and across the country.
—Malia Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
That list includes several top-20 players and notables playing the brand’s popular iron shafts, such as Lydia Ko (KBS VX Lite 90) and Hye-Jin Choi (PGI 90).
—Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 18 Jan. 2026
Among the notables was Zukor, who was increasingly impressed with sound film.
—Chris Yogerst, HollywoodReporter, 16 Jan. 2026
The notables on that list are quarterback Jackson Kollock, receivers Kenric Lanier, Cristian Driver and Legend Lyons and offensive linemen Kahlee Tafai.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 13 Jan. 2026
Along with conference attendees and execs were notables from other lines of work like New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 8 Jan. 2026
Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
This year’s annual celebrity showdown will also feature a variety of other notables from the worlds of music, entertainment and sports.
—Bob Mehr, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 4 Feb. 2026
While setting a record is an auspicious goal, some notables were already fulfilled in the nomination process.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
Olivia Rodrigo, Pedro Pascal and other film, television and music industry notables condemned ICE on social media in the wake of its operations in Minnesota and across the country.
—Malia Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
That list includes several top-20 players and notables playing the brand’s popular iron shafts, such as Lydia Ko (KBS VX Lite 90) and Hye-Jin Choi (PGI 90).
—Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 18 Jan. 2026
Among the notables was Zukor, who was increasingly impressed with sound film.
—Chris Yogerst, HollywoodReporter, 16 Jan. 2026
The notables on that list are quarterback Jackson Kollock, receivers Kenric Lanier, Cristian Driver and Legend Lyons and offensive linemen Kahlee Tafai.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 13 Jan. 2026
Along with conference attendees and execs were notables from other lines of work like New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for notables
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Michael Kors welcomed a packed front row of celebrities to the Metropolitan Opera House on Thursday evening for his fall 2026 show, which also happened to be his 45th anniversary.—
Leigh Nordstrom,
Footwear News,
13 Feb. 2026
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Over the past ten years, celebrities have gone from treating profiles as a necessary part of the job — grin and bear it, hold a puppy, say the least offensive things possible — to giving you absolutely nothing.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
13 Feb. 2026
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It is anticipated that this is how the final stars, or the last sustained sources of light and energy, will arise in the Universe.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
20 Feb. 2026
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Buyers are really looking for a big, broad comedy with stars.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Feb. 2026
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And many of the media companies have great monetization but don’t really have any of the big personalities and audiences was a really interesting point.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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The New York Giants rookie running back has become one of the most electric personalities in all of sports — and off the field, his relationship with influencer girlfriend Chloe Rodriguez is giving fans even more content to follow.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
11 Feb. 2026
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The committee’s creation is the latest call for transparency and further investigation in the aftermath of the Justice Department’s release of a trove of Epstein files, which has sent shockwaves through several industries after revelations about the late financier’s ties to prominent figures.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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One of China’s most influential cultural figures, Wang is not simply a celebrity endorsement but occupies a rare position at the intersection of youth identity, entertainment, and fashion authority.—
Yiling Pan,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2026
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Countless Irish dignitaries have visited Chicago over the years to engage with the city’s business, civic and political leaders, as well as to experience the iconic turning of the Chicago River green each March.—
Brian Cahalane,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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Foreign dignitaries and diplomats attended the ceremony Tuesday.—
Julhas Alam,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Notables.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notables. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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