1
as in outstanding
standing above others in rank, importance, or achievement
a panel made up of notable authorities on the virus
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2
as in noteworthy
worth remembering or mentioning
predicts trends in the stock market with notable accuracy
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as in celebrity
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 notable
Adam England, People.com, 10 July 2025
Anyhow, Resurrection finds Dexter alive but languishing in a coma in an upstate New York hospital and being haunted by some of his most notable victims during his twilight sleep.
—EW.com, 10 July 2025
Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2025
Her upcoming projects include shooting the photography for Les Bains de Spa in Spa, Belgium, a UNESCO world heritage site that has attracted such notables as Napoleon Bonaparte, Victor Hugo, Ernest Hemingway and John Lennon, among others through the years.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 28 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
Through this, Hale has even become one of the series' most notable faces, appearing on the spinoff Reindeer Games.
—Adam England, People.com, 10 July 2025
Anyhow, Resurrection finds Dexter alive but languishing in a coma in an upstate New York hospital and being haunted by some of his most notable victims during his twilight sleep.
—EW.com, 10 July 2025
Noun
Other notables include Angelina's Ristorante in Bonita Springs, Florida, Canoe in Atlanta, Tidepools at the Grand Hyatt Kauai, The Northport Hotel in Northport, New York, and The River Cafe in Brooklyn.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2025
Her upcoming projects include shooting the photography for Les Bains de Spa in Spa, Belgium, a UNESCO world heritage site that has attracted such notables as Napoleon Bonaparte, Victor Hugo, Ernest Hemingway and John Lennon, among others through the years.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 28 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for notable
Adjective
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But Republicans on the Senate Banking Committee left a hearing Wednesday with outstanding questions that could take lawmakers months to answer — if not longer.—
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semafor.com,
10 July 2025
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Vinicius Junior and Kylian Mbappe left frustrated Vinicius Jr had been looking to shine again in the U.S., yet the Brazilian departed with just one goal and one assist to his name from six games, with both his contributions coming in his outstanding performance against Salzburg.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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Other noteworthy features include, handles and a 21.5-inch adjustable, detachable strap, a central zip compartment, and a turnlock with magnetic strap closures.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
10 July 2025
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The nine-hour battery life is also noteworthy, with the case offering an additional 24 hours of playback time.—
Cierra Cowan,
PC Magazine,
9 July 2025
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Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.—
Angelina Liu,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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Also an elite golfer, Pavelski had an opportunity to kiss a trophy on Sunday, when he was presented with a crystal chalice after a walk-off eagle gave him first place at the 2025 American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament.—
Carol Schram,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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Bruce Yandle is a distinguished adjunct fellow with the Mercatus Center at George Mason University and former executive director of the Federal Trade Commission.—
Bruce Yandle,
Twin Cities,
10 July 2025
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Only the day before, the distinguished British medical journal the Lancet published a study warning about the potential consequences now looming.—
Butch Meily,
Fortune,
7 July 2025
Adjective
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There’s a certain romanticism that lies at the heart of these remarkable gins, something conjured, perhaps, by that dramatic meeting of land and sea.—
Camille Berry,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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Google stock has already achieved remarkable gains, growing 2x from $88 levels in early 2023 to approximately $180 at present.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Noun
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In the second match of the semifinals, Sinner will face No. 6 Novak Djokovic, in a contest between one of tennis’ newer stars with a likely dominant career ahead, and one who is among the greatest ever to play but is now age 38.—
Jess Bryant,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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The pop star, 31, has released his seventh studio album, Swag, his first since 2021's Justice, with the album arriving on the heels of Bieber's hyperactivity on social media and divorce rumors surrounding him and his wife, Hailey Bieber.—
Mekishana Pierre,
EW.com,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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Stanford has no natural ties to the ACC, and life is a lot harder now for the prestigious academic institution because of name, image and likeness, revenue sharing and the transfer portal.—
Antonio Morales,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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In spite of difficulties at the festival, Dulac was able to lure prestigious guests to the event over the years, notably Keanu Reeves, Donald Sutherland, Agnès Varda, Brady Corbet, Ari Aster, Lily Gladstone, Joel Edgerton, Ira Sachs and Ben Winshaw.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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While there have been a lot of memorable birthdays in the Big Brother house, nothing can top Keesha Smith’s big blowout.—
Christopher Rudolph,
People.com,
5 July 2025
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The building and its original furniture, which Wright also designed, have been carefully preserved, as well as many of the family’s possessions, making the experience all the more memorable.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
5 July 2025
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“Notable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notable. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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