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
Katie Campione, Deadline, 17 Apr. 2025
Harvard is the most notable U.S. institution to stand up to the Trump administration’s demands so far.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 28 Jan. 2025
Other notables include Walt Disney's The Skeleton Dance (the first of the Silly Symphony shorts); King Vidor's Hallelujah, the first major studio film with an all-Black cast; and Alan Crosland's On With the Show, the first all-talking, all-color, feature-length film.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 26 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
However, there were still some other notable streaming series wins, including new weekly high of 876M minutes viewed for Severance with the release of the Season 2 finale.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 17 Apr. 2025
Harvard is the most notable U.S. institution to stand up to the Trump administration’s demands so far.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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
Other notables include Walt Disney's The Skeleton Dance (the first of the Silly Symphony shorts); King Vidor's Hallelujah, the first major studio film with an all-Black cast; and Alan Crosland's On With the Show, the first all-talking, all-color, feature-length film.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 26 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for notable
Adjective
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The thicker frame is reminiscent of an earlier era filled with outstanding fashion.—
Christopher Murray,
FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Tran, in particular, gives an outstanding performance as Angela, alternately withdrawn and explosively emotional.—
James Factora,
Them.,
16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The distance from Dunedin, where the reserve is located, to mainland Antarctica is more than 1,500 miles, and the distance to the isolated islands is even farther, so while the species themselves are not rare, their appearance so far outside their natural range is noteworthy.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
15 Apr. 2025
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While the Cleveland Browns ended up keeping Garrett with a massive contract extension, Philadelphia's interest is noteworthy.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The Cotswolds is a popular spot for U.K. celebrities to pick up a country estate.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
People.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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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
Adjective
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Over time, inhaling these harmful chemicals can contribute to progressive lung problems like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to Sanjay Sethi, MD, SUNY distinguished professor and chief of pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine at the University at Buffalo.—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
16 Apr. 2025
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Palmer was just one of several celebrities and distinguished guests who attended the Fashion Trust Awards on Tuesday.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Kawhi Leonard was the star of the show, though, leading the Clippers with 39 points on a remarkable 15-for-19 shooting night.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
21 Apr. 2025
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Of course, Perino had the remarkable experience of having a president of the United States serve as one of her unofficial mentors.—
Rodger Dean Duncan,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
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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
Adjective
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President Trump has long celebrated his familial ties to MIT, a prestigious college that has spared no criticism of the administration's policies in recent weeks.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2025
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International students – including at prestigious American universities – have been targeted amid the Trump administration’s larger immigration crackdown.—
Caroll Alvarado,
CNN Money,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The bird's appearance certainly made for a memorable video, and Brada couldn't resist sharing it on social media.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
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My job as a beauty editor has landed me in some pretty memorable situations, including showering in the middle of a desert in Chile and strolling through a tulip field in the Netherlands—and that’s just in the last month.—
Dianna Singh,
Allure,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Notable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notable. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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