as in celebrity
a person who is widely known and usually much talked about
an opening night that was attended by some of Broadway's biggest notabilities
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Recent Examples of notability
This section highlights your significance within your industry and is reserved for individuals who can demonstrate a high level of notability.
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Jason Barnard, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
At every point, Meghan seems desperate to avoid criticism and to never say anything that might give the appearance of distinction or notability.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 5 Mar. 2025
At every point, Meghan seems desperate to avoid criticism and to never say anything that might give the appearance of distinction or notability.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 5 Mar. 2025
On top of winning a fake $10 trillion Zimbabwean bill and a certificate signed by real Nobel laureates, winners often gain publicity and notability that can help their research efforts—for example, by sparking new collaborations.
—Byhannah Richter, science.org, 13 Sep. 2024
But because it's been so long since Trump was here, this had notability also because Trump is still a polarizing figure in the party and there are still some that are averse to him.
—Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 14 June 2024
Prior to Musk’s takeover of X/Twitter last year, the checkmark was granted to public figures and organizations who provided proof of identity and met standards of notability and authenticity.
—Sara Chernikoff, USA TODAY, 8 Aug. 2023
Fisher, who previously auctioned off equipment only to rid the company of old inventory, had a better idea — to use the mic’s sudden notability for a good cause.
—Praveena Somasundaram, Washington Post, 3 Aug. 2023
Prior to Musk’s takeover of X/Twitter last year, the checkmark was granted to public figures and organizations who provided proof of identity and met standards of notability and authenticity.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 2 Aug. 2023
Jason Barnard, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
At every point, Meghan seems desperate to avoid criticism and to never say anything that might give the appearance of distinction or notability.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 5 Mar. 2025
At every point, Meghan seems desperate to avoid criticism and to never say anything that might give the appearance of distinction or notability.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 5 Mar. 2025
On top of winning a fake $10 trillion Zimbabwean bill and a certificate signed by real Nobel laureates, winners often gain publicity and notability that can help their research efforts—for example, by sparking new collaborations.
—Byhannah Richter, science.org, 13 Sep. 2024
But because it's been so long since Trump was here, this had notability also because Trump is still a polarizing figure in the party and there are still some that are averse to him.
—Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 14 June 2024
Prior to Musk’s takeover of X/Twitter last year, the checkmark was granted to public figures and organizations who provided proof of identity and met standards of notability and authenticity.
—Sara Chernikoff, USA TODAY, 8 Aug. 2023
Fisher, who previously auctioned off equipment only to rid the company of old inventory, had a better idea — to use the mic’s sudden notability for a good cause.
—Praveena Somasundaram, Washington Post, 3 Aug. 2023
Prior to Musk’s takeover of X/Twitter last year, the checkmark was granted to public figures and organizations who provided proof of identity and met standards of notability and authenticity.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 2 Aug. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for notability
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Before and after the trip, other female celebrities, like Olivia Munn, Jessica Chastain, Olivia Wilde, Emily Ratajkowski, blasted the feminist P.R. spin.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
22 Apr. 2025
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Typical celebrity riders make demands related to an actor’s comfort — such as a swank trailer, high-quality food and luxurious accommodations and transportation.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2025
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López Obrador dealt with this mainly through force of personality.—
Stephania Taladrid,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2025
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Dunn is one of the best point-of-attack defending guards in the NBA, and his quickness, long arms and surly personality on the floor gave Murray issues.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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How to see the Lyrids The meteors seem to emerge – or radiate – from the constellation Lyra, specifically a bright star named Vega, according to astronomers.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Aberdeen would have been a fan favorite and the top returner in a backcourt losing three stars in Walter Clayton Jr., Alijah Martin and Will Richard.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 Apr. 2025
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The musical, which first debuted in 1975, follows the two women who use their criminal notoriety to find fame in the Vaudeville circuit.—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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But Eldridge’s notoriety is mostly due to the fact that her soft, believable glam aesthetic transcends trends altogether.—
Jessica Ourisman,
Forbes.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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Other notables who have been diagnosed with ALS include Stephen Hawking, Lou Gehrig, Roberta Flack, Dennis Day, Steve Gleason and Aaron Lazar.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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Such notables as Martin Scorsese, Ethan Hawke, Frances McDormand, Griffin Dunne and others signed on to be advisors to the organization.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Notability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notability. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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