notable

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notable

A notable scientist gives a lecture about her discovery.

Definition

  1. Adjective:

    • Widely known and esteemed; remarkable; worthy of attention: Describes a person, event, or thing that is famous, distinguished, or important enough to be noticed and remembered.
    • Capable of being observed; noticeable: Describes something that is evident or conspicuous.

  2. Noun:

    • A person of distinction or importance: Refers to a prominent or influential person, often in a specific field or community.
    • A thing worthy of note: (Less common) Can refer to a notable event or fact.
Usage Examples

  • Adjective:

    • She is a notable expert in the field of artificial intelligence.
    • There was a notable increase in attendance this year.
    • The lack of progress was notable to everyone on the team.

  • Noun:

    • The ceremony was attended by many local notables, including the mayor and several business leaders.
    • The book lists the notables of 20th-century literature.
Advanced Usage

  • "Notable for": Distinguished or famous because of a particular quality or achievement.

    • The region is notable for its fine wines and cuisine.

  • "Notable by its absence": An idiom meaning something is conspicuous because it is missing.

    • At the peace talks, a spirit of compromise was notable by its absence.

  • "Of notable interest": Of significant or particular interest.

    • The third chapter is of notable interest to historians.
Variants and Related Words

  • Notability (n): The quality of being notable; fame or distinction.

    • Her notability as a scientist is unquestioned.

  • Notably (adv): In a way that is remarkable or worthy of attention; particularly.

    • The team performed notably well under pressure.
    • Several countries, notably France and Germany, opposed the measure.
Synonyms
  • Adjective: Distinguished, eminent, famous, noteworthy, remarkable, prominent, conspicuous, striking.
  • Noun: Dignitary, luminary, VIP, personage, celebrity.
Antonyms
  • Adjective: Obscure, unknown, insignificant, unnoticeable, ordinary.
  • Noun: Nonentity, nobody.
Related Phrases

  • A notable exception: A significant or important exception.

    • Most plants need sunlight, with fungi being a notable exception.

  • To make a notable contribution: To make a significant and recognized contribution.

    • She made a notable contribution to our understanding of the disease.
notable

A notable scientist gives a lecture about her discovery.

Adjective
  1. widely known and esteemed
    • a famous actor
    • a celebrated musician
    • a famed scientist
    • an illustrious judge
    • a notable historian
    • a renowned painter
  2. worthy of notice
    • a noteworthy advance in cancer research
Noun
  1. a celebrity who is an inspiration to others
    • he was host to a large gathering of luminaries

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