notable

1 of 2

adjective

no·​ta·​ble ˈnō-tə-bəl How to pronounce notable (audio)
for sense 2 also
ˈnä- How to pronounce notable (audio)
1
a
: worthy of note : remarkable
a notable improvement
b
: distinguished, prominent
a notable author
2
archaic : efficient or capable in performance of housewifely duties
notableness noun

notable

2 of 2

noun

no·​ta·​ble ˈnō-tə-bəl How to pronounce notable (audio)
1
: a person of note : notability
2
notables or Notables plural : a group of persons summoned especially in monarchical France to act as a deliberative body

Examples of notable in a Sentence

Adjective There are a few notable exceptions. a panel made up of notable authorities on the virus Noun The guest list included such notables as the President and First Lady. They introduced her to all the local notables.
Recent Examples on the Web
Adjective
Here's a short description of each candidate and a list of notable endorsements for each: Niraj Antani Antani, 33, of Miamisburg, has served 10 years in the Ohio General Assembly, first as a state representative and currently as a state senator. Scott Wartman, The Enquirer, 5 Mar. 2024 But Hollywood may have a much lighter presence at the 2024 edition of one of the world’s most notable film festivals. Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 4 Mar. 2024 The most notable change involved gas stoves — a debate that proved particularly contentious. Tik Root / Grist, Quartz, 4 Mar. 2024 Director: Curtis Hanson One of the very few films in which there are no notable flaws. EW.com, 2 Mar. 2024 Scotch whisky's most notable celebrity blends include David Beckham, Sam Heughan, and Nick Offerman, the latter a celebrity expression of Lagavulin. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2024 Based on the sci-fi books by Frank Herbert, the original film came out in 1984 and was directed by the notable David Lynch. Stephanie Sengwe, Peoplemag, 1 Mar. 2024 Sidman also brought in donations from a number of notable Charlotte-area people. Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 1 Mar. 2024 Picasso famously hosted his wedding here in 1918 and the hotel has attracted notable artists and celebrities in the over-century since, including Queen Victoria and Elizabeth Taylor. Anna Haines, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2024
Noun
The Baltimore Sun celebrates Black History Month by honoring a wide range of notables who are working to improve the lives, health, education and experiences of all Maryland residents. Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 1 Feb. 2024 Trae Young is second at 14.7 percent and other notables include Luka Doncic (13.9 percent), De’Aaron Fox (13.6 percent) and Tyrese Maxey (12.3 percent). Brian Sampson, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2023 The grand opening will feature remarks from L.A. Mayor Karen Bass and council member Katy Yaroslavsky along with Doug and Nikki Mark and other notables from the L.A. Galaxy, L.A. Breakers, Elaine P. Wynn & Family Foundation and The Steve Tisch Foundation. Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Aug. 2023 Doc branch voters no longer seem impressed by the major streamers’ ability to spend millions during campaign season, documentary film leaders tell Variety, and in the view of several notables, could harbor resentment towards those who have benefited from big spending by streamers. Addie Morfoot, Variety, 3 Feb. 2024 An ensemble of notables are paraded around in this soulless period piece about a 1950s junior stargazing contest with metatextual asides. Nicholas Bell, SPIN, 5 Dec. 2023 Other notables: • Indianapolis Colts kicker Matt Gay nailed a 35-yard field goal and converted a point-after try against the Chicago Bears on Saturday • San Francisco 49ers punter Mitch Wishnowsky punted three times for 95 yards with a long of 35. Austin Curtright, The Salt Lake Tribune, 21 Aug. 2023 Beginning in 2016, Fidesz notables seemed to more frequently be in the United States. Emily Tamkin, The New Republic, 22 Sep. 2023 Other notables from the Mountain West schedule: After opening on the road at UNLV the previous two seasons, the Aztecs get Fresno State (Jan. 2) and UNLV (Jan. 6) at home. Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Aug. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Noun

1569, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of notable was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Notable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/notable. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

notable

1 of 2 adjective
no·​ta·​ble ˈnōt-ə-bəl How to pronounce notable (audio)
1
: deserving special notice : remarkable
a notable sight
2
: distinguished, prominent
a notable writer
notably
-blē
adverb

notable

2 of 2 noun
: a famous person

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