as in celebrity
a person who is widely known and usually much talked about
an opening night that was attended by some of Broadway's biggest notabilities
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Recent Examples of notability
On top of winning a fake $10 trillion Zimbabwean bill and a certificate signed by real Nobel laureates, winners often gain publicity and notability that can help their research efforts—for example, by sparking new collaborations.
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Byhannah Richter, science.org, 13 Sep. 2024
But because it's been so long since Trump was here, this had notability also because Trump is still a polarizing figure in the party and there are still some that are averse to him.
—Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 14 June 2024
Prior to Musk’s takeover of X/Twitter last year, the checkmark was granted to public figures and organizations who provided proof of identity and met standards of notability and authenticity.
—Sara Chernikoff, USA TODAY, 8 Aug. 2023
Fisher, who previously auctioned off equipment only to rid the company of old inventory, had a better idea — to use the mic’s sudden notability for a good cause.
—Praveena Somasundaram, Washington Post, 3 Aug. 2023
The process involved uploading a photo of your identification (such as a passport or driver’s license), along with submitting press links to support your notability.
—Nathan Pettijohn, Forbes, 21 Apr. 2023
Twitter’s blue ticks were originally a status symbol earned by users with notability in their field, free of charge.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes, 21 Apr. 2023
Unlike the company's past verification criteria, new subscribers to Twitter Blue will not be checked for their activeness, notability or authenticity, Twitter says.
—Caitlin O'Kane, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2023
Frontcourt upgrades showing off The Mavericks’ two biggest offseason additions — in stature and notability — have shown flashes of what Dallas expects will be a more imposing, more assertive frontcourt rotation this season.
—Dallas News, 3 Oct. 2022
Byhannah Richter, science.org, 13 Sep. 2024
But because it's been so long since Trump was here, this had notability also because Trump is still a polarizing figure in the party and there are still some that are averse to him.
—Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 14 June 2024
Prior to Musk’s takeover of X/Twitter last year, the checkmark was granted to public figures and organizations who provided proof of identity and met standards of notability and authenticity.
—Sara Chernikoff, USA TODAY, 8 Aug. 2023
Fisher, who previously auctioned off equipment only to rid the company of old inventory, had a better idea — to use the mic’s sudden notability for a good cause.
—Praveena Somasundaram, Washington Post, 3 Aug. 2023
The process involved uploading a photo of your identification (such as a passport or driver’s license), along with submitting press links to support your notability.
—Nathan Pettijohn, Forbes, 21 Apr. 2023
Twitter’s blue ticks were originally a status symbol earned by users with notability in their field, free of charge.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes, 21 Apr. 2023
Unlike the company's past verification criteria, new subscribers to Twitter Blue will not be checked for their activeness, notability or authenticity, Twitter says.
—Caitlin O'Kane, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2023
Frontcourt upgrades showing off The Mavericks’ two biggest offseason additions — in stature and notability — have shown flashes of what Dallas expects will be a more imposing, more assertive frontcourt rotation this season.
—Dallas News, 3 Oct. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for notability
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Other celebrities featured in the Barbie Music Collector Series include Gloria Estevan, David Bowie, Elvis Presley, Elton John, and Stevie Nicks.Essence, Essence, 16 Jan. 2025
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Part of what was fun about working on this project was really living in her personality for the length of a movie.Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 15 Jan. 2025
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But players like Edelman and Gronkowski still found ways to let their personalities show.Jason Jones, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
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Advertisement Blessed with size, Mara faced one significant disadvantage in his quest to become an instant college star.Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
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In a new Instagram video celebrating his non-alcoholic drink brand Bero's launch at Target, the Spider-Man star, 28, revealed his love for Zendaya's dog Noon.Erin Clack, People.com, 12 Jan. 2025
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The Edge of Lowry gained international notoriety this fall after a viral video of armed men forcing their way into apartments caught the attention of President-elect Donald Trump.Katie Langford, The Denver Post, 13 Jan. 2025
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As Watch Duty gains notoriety, some have speculated whether or not the company will stay a nonprofit.Nicole Fell, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Jan. 2025
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The other notables were The Secret Life of Pets, which graced the charts 38 times this year, and Home, which nabbed 31 days of its 117-day total in 2024.Travis Bean, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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Audible has production and development deals with other notables like President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama, Kerry Washington, Daniel Dae Kim, Lorne Michaels and James Patterson.Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Notability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notability. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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