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Definition of "notable" []

  • Worthy of note or notice; remarkable: notable beauty; sled dogs that are notable for their stamina. (adjective)
  • Characterized by excellence or distinction; eminent: formed a commission of notable citizens. See Synonyms at noted. (adjective)
  • A person of distinction or great reputation. See Synonyms at celebrity. (noun)
  • One of a council of prominent persons in pre-Revolutionary France called into assembly to deliberate at times of emergency. (noun)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "notable" in a sentence
  • "Extra notable is the films lead tough guy, Ken Foree – the guy just oozes cool."
  • "Jiru is referring to China's pledge to make what it calls notable cuts to its emissions."
  • "Jobin hopes to build on the organization's prestige and what he calls notable stability."