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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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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
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
This July will be the two-hundred-fiftieth birthday of the Declaration of Independence, but for me, the far more notable occasion is the fiftieth anniversary of the great and glorious bicentennial celebration of 1976.
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Ann Manov,
Harpers Magazine,
30 June 2026
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
19 May 2026
Sénéquier—whose famous red terrace has hosted notables including Bardot, Pablo Picasso, Françoise Sagan, Jacques Chirac, Karl Lagerfeld, Giorgio Armani, Elton John, Sting, Bono, and Leonardo DiCaprio—is one.
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Nick Scott,
Robb Report,
17 May 2026
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Adjective
Other notable entries include moonsets over the Golden Gate Bridge and nebulae framed by a Japanese torii gate.
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Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
This July will be the two-hundred-fiftieth birthday of the Declaration of Independence, but for me, the far more notable occasion is the fiftieth anniversary of the great and glorious bicentennial celebration of 1976.
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Ann Manov,
Harpers Magazine,
30 June 2026
Noun
More notables from Marlins’ win over Braves Miami’s 12-0 shutout win over Atlanta on Monday night is the largest run differential in a shutout at home in franchise history.
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Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
19 May 2026
Sénéquier—whose famous red terrace has hosted notables including Bardot, Pablo Picasso, Françoise Sagan, Jacques Chirac, Karl Lagerfeld, Giorgio Armani, Elton John, Sting, Bono, and Leonardo DiCaprio—is one.
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Nick Scott,
Robb Report,
17 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for notable
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Watson was always known for incredibly quick hands and outstanding bat speed.
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Another outstanding rug in the lineup this week is this easy-to-clean jute number from Joon Loloi at 60% off.
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That in and of itself wasn’t noteworthy — ice after starts is a regular part of any pitcher’s recovery and arm care.
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The Benefits of Kombucha Better Digestion The most noteworthy benefits of kombucha are tied to digestion.
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When King asked if the unnamed celebrity was the one, Brown didn't hesitate.
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While Terenzio believes secrecy is essential for any celebrity wedding, she isn't convinced Madison Square Garden would actually host Swift and Kelce's ceremony.
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Arlington received a distinguished visitor Saturday as the King of Jordan stopped by during the city's World Cup festivities.
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Liu, then a Tencent distinguished scientist (a senior title the Chinese tech giant gives to elite researchers) leading the company’s development of its Hunyuan AI model from scratch, saw where the industry was heading.
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Rather than succumb to the misery of its subject matter, Union County is about the quiet, tedious, and remarkable work that is getting and staying sober — the final product a testament to all that can be achieved.
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These creative calculations suggest a grand total of about 20 million species of insects, many of them with behaviors and physical adaptations and remarkable lives scientists today can only dream of discovering.
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The garment, rooted in West Asian culture, has been embraced with open arms by resortwear for decades, especially once it was brought into Western fashion in the 1950s by stars like Elizabeth Taylor and Jacqueline Kennedy.
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All three games of series were sellouts — a testament to the fandom of the two-time defending World Series champions and the team’s international baseball star, Ohtani.
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That momentous draw came in the final group-stage game of the prestigious tournament.
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By the end of the year, Modrić had won the Ballon d’Or, too, the prestigious award given to the world’s best player.
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America's Got Talent hosts recalled the show's most memorable acts during Tuesday's special episode.
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Open mics, improv classes, trivia and craft nights offer cheaper, more memorable alternatives that psychologists say may actually be better for your relationships and friendships.
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“Notable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notable. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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