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notable

[noh-tuh-buhl] / ˈnoʊ tə bəl /
ADJECTIVE
important; famous
Synonyms
STRONGEST
conspicuous distinguished eminent evident extraordinary great high-profile illustrious marked memorable momentous noteworthy noticeable notorious outstanding preeminent prominent rare remarkable renowned serious striking unusual well-known
STRONG
heavy manifest
WEAK
big-league bodacious celebrated celebrious distingué eventful famed major-league nameable observable pronounced red-letter rubric something else top-drawer uncommon
Antonyms
STRONGEST
common familiar hidden inconspicuous infamous inferior insignificant normal obscure ordinary poor regular secret standard trivial typical unextraordinary unimportant unimpressive unknown unnoticeable unremarkable usual vague
WEAK
commonplace inconsequential
NOUN
person who is famous, important
Synonyms
STRONGEST
celebrity dignitary luminary
STRONG
VIP chief eminence executive figure heavyweight high-up hot dog leader lion magnate mogul name notability personage personality pooh-bah power somebody star superstar worthy
WEAK
big name big shot big wheel big-time operator
Antonyms
STRONG
commoner nobody
WEAK
lowlife unknown

Example Sentences

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It's also notable that voice messages are popular in countries with large diaspora communities.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

It is a notable statement at a time when many in Silicon Valley and beyond believe the opposite.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

But it’s notable that investors remain so bullish on the U.S. economy this year, and its ability to weather the storm.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

Other notable crude loadings came from the United Arab Emirates and Iraq, according to Kpler data.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

With a few notable exceptions, most of the stories were thinly veiled accounts of the author's life as he or she attempted to complete the assignment.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris

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