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
Matt Minton, Variety, 24 Jan. 2025
Perhaps the second-most notable duo of the bunch, albeit by a wide margin, will be on display this Sunday when the Chiefs host the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Championship Game.
—Kellis Robinett, Kansas City Star, 23 Jan. 2025
Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 18 Dec. 2024
That said, news organizations will likely find out and report some of the notables on the list.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
The film even picked up some notable precursors, such as nominations at the Gotham and Independent Spirit Awards.
—Matt Minton, Variety, 24 Jan. 2025
Perhaps the second-most notable duo of the bunch, albeit by a wide margin, will be on display this Sunday when the Chiefs host the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Championship Game.
—Kellis Robinett, Kansas City Star, 23 Jan. 2025
Noun
Lots of notables in several of the episodes (Parker Posey, Alexander Skarsgård, etc.).
—Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 18 Dec. 2024
That said, news organizations will likely find out and report some of the notables on the list.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for notable
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Though Matt Murray hasn’t lit the world on fire in the time he’s spent with the Leafs, he’s been outstanding in the AHL and might be shaking off some rust after missing a full season due to hip surgery.—
James Mirtle,
The Athletic,
23 Jan. 2025
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Vertiv’s outstanding stock market performance has not surprised me.—
Peter Cohan,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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By James Patton Rogers & Caroline Kennedy Pipe / Made by History January 23, 2025 10:00 AM EST Donald Trump spent a noteworthy chunk of the transition period provoking controversy—and insulting NATO allies—with his proposals for expanding the U.S.—
James Patton Rogers & Caroline Kennedy Pipe / Made by History ,
TIME,
23 Jan. 2025
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Another noteworthy fact is that amid the digital boom, vinyl maintained its relevance with a 9% growth in sales during 2024.—
Franchesca Guim,
Billboard,
22 Jan. 2025
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Critically, Ariel seems to be the only one with a healthy skepticism towards his celebrity mystique, which is defined by all of Elton John‘s eccentricity and virtually none of his talent.—
Chase Hutchinson,
IndieWire,
28 Jan. 2025
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The puppet performance serves as a grim explanation for Moretti’s motives, as well as a valid confrontation of the media’s abuse of power and privacy in pursuit of celebrity gossip.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
28 Jan. 2025
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Her distinguished career has been recognized with the prestigious Grand Dame award of Les Dames d’Escoffier (LDEI), as well as 2013 Woman of the Year by the Maître Cuisiniers de France.—
Cynthia Graubart,
Bon Appétit,
24 Jan. 2025
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Bing Zhang, a distinguished professor in the department of physics and astronomy at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, has worked on research that models the origin points of fast radio bursts for years and has seen many observational clues suggesting magnetospheres could be a root cause.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN,
24 Jan. 2025
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Although its nose had been broken off, the statue of a man’s head still showed remarkable detail.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
28 Jan. 2025
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With an uncommon focus on white wine, Conde de los Andes’ extensive library of older vintages offers a rare glimpse into the remarkable potential of white Rioja.—
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen,
Robb Report,
28 Jan. 2025
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The reality star from The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills just shared her favorite winter fashion finds during an Amazon Live.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
24 Jan. 2025
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The two stars have figured out how to complement each other, using their respective strengths to dominate opponents.—
Brian Sampson,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The Brutalist follows László Tóth (Adrien Brody), a prestigious Hungarian Jewish architect who relocates to America after surviving the Holocaust.—
Madison Bloom,
Pitchfork,
24 Jan. 2025
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To be invited to join the prestigious Edinburgh International Festival program this summer is an honor and a thrill.—
Lily Ford,
The Hollywood Reporter,
24 Jan. 2025
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Get ready for one of the most memorable acceptance speeches of the evening.—
Eric Renner Brown,
Billboard,
28 Jan. 2025
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Below take a look at memorable fashion moments from the Grammy Awards red carpet throughout the years below.—
Mecca Pryor,
Essence,
28 Jan. 2025
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“Notable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notable. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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