Synonyms of notable
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
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.
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Adjective
Additionally, the minutes featured a notable new expression regarding the impact of artificial intelligence. CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026 The most notable updates to the national space transportation policy focus on increasing the country’s ability to enable those lofty forecasts. Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 28 Aug. 2026
Noun
The initial equity-holding roster includes influencers and fashion industry notables Alicia McCarvell, Maddy Gustini and Lydia Okello. Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026 Notables included Paige Paul, the Dairy Boy founder who wed tennis star Tommy Paul in July. Paul Chi, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for notable

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

Cite this Entry

“Notable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/notable. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

Kids Definition

notable

1 of 2 adjective
1
: deserving special notice : remarkable
a notable sight
2
: distinguished, prominent
a notable writer
notably
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adverb

notable

2 of 2 noun
: a famous person
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