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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 Of all the peculiar assignments a newspaper reporter can undertake, writing advance obituaries for local notables who are still very much alive is one of the strangest. — Suzanne Van Atten, AJC.com, 26 July 2026 Roberts, an offensive lineman who was a rookie in 1979, is an interesting choice for the Buccaneers, who went to the NFC title game that season with notables such as QB Doug Williams, RB Ricky Bell and Hall of Fame DE Lee Roy Selmon. — Jim Reineking, USA Today, 20 July 2026 With those three notables inactive, Summer League head coach Amile Jefferson utilized every inch of his bench. — Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 18 July 2026 In 1784, Hamilton sent Miranda a long list of notables who would be interested in South American intervention. — Lindsay Schakenbach Regele, The Conversation, 13 July 2026 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

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Noun

Opposition leaders, rights activists and some Bollywood celebrities publicly backed the movement, helping amplify its message beyond the protest sites.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026
Hidden at the end of a cul-de-sac atop Filaret Hill, Bucharest’s highest point, this property, which is rumored to have once served as a KGB headquarters, caters to a crowd that includes dignitaries and celebrities.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of celebrities

Noun

That includes the recent NXT call-up of Ricky Saints as well as Raw stars Finn Balor and Gunther moving over to Friday nights.

— Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Alternatively, take in views of a different sort on the islands of Møn and Nyord, both of which have achieved Dark Sky Park designation; at nighttime, their unpolluted skies light up with stars.

— Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of stars

Noun

And if the personalities are painted in broad strokes, the performances, particularly by Condor and Newton, create a resonant enough emotional palette.

— Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026
The Los Angeles actor captures the easygoing professionalism that often places him between the clashing personalities of Shaw and Dreyfuss.

— Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026

Definition of personalities

Noun

Beyond the figures, a scroll of social media or a quick scan of the girlies at airports and Pilates reformer studios in major cities will tell you that Alo continues to capture serious athleisure market share.

— Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2026
Mundo Deportivo corroborates these key figures, while noting that Cancelo only has a year left on his contract at Al-Hilal.

— Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of figures

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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
Sometimes, there are three dinners with local officials and dignitaries or 2am bedtimes before rest days.

— Andy McGrath, New York Times, 11 July 2026

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