1
as in outstanding
standing above others in rank, importance, or achievement
a panel made up of notable authorities on the virus
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in noteworthy
worth remembering or mentioning
predicts trends in the stock market with notable accuracy
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of notable
Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 17 Feb. 2025
But a boom of notable hotel openings in the last couple of years has sharpened travelers’ attention toward the Eternal City, with Six Senses Rome, The Rome Edition, and Bulgari Hotel Roma as leading examples.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 17 Feb. 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
See All Example Sentences for notable
Adjective
In notable news, Ayo Edebiri stars on the cover of W magazine’s latest Director’s Issue.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 17 Feb. 2025
But a boom of notable hotel openings in the last couple of years has sharpened travelers’ attention toward the Eternal City, with Six Senses Rome, The Rome Edition, and Bulgari Hotel Roma as leading examples.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 17 Feb. 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
See All Example Sentences for notable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for notable
Adjective
-
Each Movies 'Wicked' Star Jeff Goldblum Plays Piano During BAFTA Film Awards In Memoriam Segment Winslet scored a Golden Globe nomination for her performance in the film, with Lee also nominated for the BAFTA for outstanding British film of the year.—
Hilary Lewis,
The Hollywood Reporter,
16 Feb. 2025
-
Our first priority always is to maintain outstanding security and operational excellence.—
Ayesha Javed,
TIME,
16 Feb. 2025
Adjective
-
Also noteworthy: quarterback Patrick Mahomes telling teammates the Chiefs will make a return to the Super Bowl.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
14 Feb. 2025
-
In 2023, the average price tag on American weddings was $35,000 – a noteworthy increase from 2022's average wedding cost of $30,000.—
Madeline Fitzgerald,
Quartz,
13 Feb. 2025
Noun
-
At the popular Burger Bash, meat lovers gathered under a tent on the sands of South Beach to sample the offerings and vote for their favorites, while a panel of celebrity judges chose their own winner.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
21 Feb. 2025
-
Even celebrities like Jason Statham, Henry Cavill and Elizabeth Banks have talked about their love of the fitness program.—
Daryl Austin,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
Adjective
-
The walls of the Oval Office are adorned with portraits of presidents past, including the likes of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Abraham Lincoln, a fitting nod to the history of such a distinguished work space.—
Ross O'Keefe,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
14 Feb. 2025
-
Page also was a distinguished stage actress, appearing in The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant in 1980 and receiving the Moliere Award in 1996 for Colombe.—
Rhett Bartlett,
The Hollywood Reporter,
14 Feb. 2025
Adjective
-
It is anonymized but remarkable in its granularity, including details such as gestational age, complications and procedures.—
CNN,
CNN,
21 Feb. 2025
-
The turnaround in East Lansing has also been remarkable.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
Noun
-
Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher may be going through a $75 million divorce, but the Borat star only had good things to say about his ex in her new post.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
18 Feb. 2025
-
Michelle Monaghan is actress Jaclyn Lemon: The TV star is famous enough to be recognized by other guests (and paid for her childhood friends' vacations).—
Bryan Alexander,
USA TODAY,
18 Feb. 2025
Adjective
-
Stone is also a part of the prestigious Five-Timers Club, an exclusive group of stars who have hosted SNL at least five times.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
17 Feb. 2025
-
The region is famed for its prestigious wine—Brunello di Montalcino—which is made from the Sangiovese grape and draws in oenophiles from around the world to experience its complex, elegant flavors.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2025
Adjective
-
The other memorable moment came when NYCFC equalized at 1-1 in the 26th minute through Slovenian defender Mitja Ilenič.—
Martin Rogers,
The Athletic,
22 Feb. 2025
-
The most memorable of those victories came at his home Grand Prix in the principality of Monaco.—
Aleks Klosok,
CNN,
21 Feb. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Notable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notable. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share