no·ta·ble
ˈnō-tə-bəl 
for sense 2 also
ˈnä-
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
no·ta·ble
ˈnō-tə-bəl
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
Synonyms
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.
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Bill Laytner, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
In recent decades, news outlets have typically called the presidential race late on election night or the morning after, with two notable exceptions.
—Rachel Barber, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Nov. 2024
William Earl, Variety, 1 Nov. 2024
The Dodgers have 10 pitchers out, nine on the injured list, totaling close to $40 million in salary, including such notables as Clayton Kershaw, Tyler Glasnow, Tony Gonsolin and Dustin May.
—Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 14 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
With the notable exception of Bouchard as sheriff, Democratic incumbents seemed likely to be returned to all countywide offices.
—Bill Laytner, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
In recent decades, news outlets have typically called the presidential race late on election night or the morning after, with two notable exceptions.
—Rachel Barber, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Nov. 2024
Noun
Producer Will Packer, singer-actor Fantasia Barrino and gospel superstar Hezekiah Walker are among the notables who will be celebrated at the 2nd annual HBCU Honors, which recognize prominent alumni of HBCU institutions.
—William Earl, Variety, 1 Nov. 2024
The Dodgers have 10 pitchers out, nine on the injured list, totaling close to $40 million in salary, including such notables as Clayton Kershaw, Tyler Glasnow, Tony Gonsolin and Dustin May.
—Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 14 Oct. 2024
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“Notable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/notable. Accessed 18 Nov. 2024.
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notable
1 of 2 adjective
no·ta·ble
ˈnōt-ə-bəl
1
: deserving special notice : remarkable
a notable sight
2
: distinguished, prominent
a notable writer
notably
adverb
-blē
notable
2 of 2 noun
: a famous person
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