notable — English Dictionary

Adjective

1. Worthy of note; remarkable; memorable; noted or distinguished.

   Synonyms

   eminentnamelynoteworthy

   Antonyms

   namelessobscure

   Examples

   [...] how sayest thou, that my master is become a notable lover?

2. Easily noted (without connotations of value); clearly noticeable, conspicuous.

   Synonyms

   apparentevident

   Antonyms

   subtle

   Examples

   A notable lubber, as thou reportest him to be.

3. That can be observed; perceptible.

   Examples

   Dyslexia is most notable in children who are unable to focus on their assignments.

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   Another most notable change concerns rolling stock liveries. Back then, corporate Rail Blue was omnipresent, whereas now there is a kaleidoscope of colours and styles.

4. Industrious, energetic; (specifically) (usually of a woman) capable, efficient in household management.

   Usage

   • Archaic

   Examples

   During his residence abroad, his concerns at home were managed by his mother Hester, an active and notable woman.

   Hester looked busy and notable with her gown pinned up behind her, and her hair all tucked away under a clean linen cap; […]

5. Useful; profitable.

   Usage

   • Obsolete

   Examples

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   Your honourable Uncle Sir Robert Manſell, who is now in the Mediterranean, hath been very notable to me, and I ſhall ever acknowledge a good part of my education from him.

Noun

1. A person or thing of distinction.

   Related words

   notabilitynotablynotenotednotefulof note

   Examples

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   July 16 1875, Carl Schurz, letter to W. M. Grosvenor What we ought to have, in my opinion, is a meeting of notables—men whose names will be of weight with the country and who can be depended upon to agree to an independent course.

Adjective

1. widely known and esteemed

   Synonyms

   celebratedfamedfar-famedfamousillustriousnotedrenowned

   Examples

   a famous actor

   a celebrated musician

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   a famed scientist

   an illustrious judge

   a notable historian

   a renowned painter

2. worthy of attention

   Synonyms

   noteworthyremarkable

   Examples

   a noteworthy fact is that her students rarely complain

   a noteworthy advance in cancer research

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   a remarkable achievement

   a notable increase in the crime rate

Noun

1. a celebrity who is an inspiration to others

   Synonyms

   luminaryleading lightguiding lightnotability

   Broader terms

   celebrityfamous person

   Examples

   he was host to a large gathering of luminaries