Someone or something that is notable is important or interesting.
The proposed new structure is notable not only for its height, but for its shape. [+ for]
It is notable that she never allowed the men in her life to eclipse her.
With a few notable exceptions, doctors are a pretty sensible lot.
famous
2. countable noun [usually plural]
Notables are important or powerful people.
[formal]
Elected by local notables for nine years Senators lack the democratic legitimacyof members of the National Assembly.
The notables include five Senators, two Supreme Court judges and three State Governors.
Synonyms: celebrity, worthy, big name, dignitary More Synonyms of notable
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notable in British English
(ˈnəʊtəbəl)
adjective
1.
worthy of being noted or remembered; remarkable; distinguished
noun
2.
a notable person
Derived forms
notableness (ˈnotableness)
noun
Word origin
C14: via Old French from Latin notābilis, from notāre to note
notable in American English
(ˈnoʊtəbəl; for 2 also ˈnɑtəbəl)
adjective
1.
worthy of notice; remarkable; outstanding
2. Archaic
industrious and capable, as in housekeeping
noun
3.
a person of distinction; famous or well-known person
4. [N-]
formerly in France, any of the persons of authority, rank, etc. summoned by the king as a deliberative assembly in emergencies
Derived forms
notably (ˈnotably)
adverb
Word origin
OFr < L notabilis < notare, to mark, note < nota, a mark: see note
Examples of 'notable' in a sentence
notable
But many of the luxury brands that feature so heavily in her magazine are notable by their absence on the website.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
They make a notable difference to your appearance, without looking like you've done much.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
If there are reassuring similarities between 1997 and today, there are also notable differences.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
She will be in trouble if her self-imposed March deadline slips but the price of that has been a notable lack of clarity.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
There are many similarities but one notable difference.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
They have done so with notable success.
Joanna Blythman SHOPPED: The Shocking Power of British Supermarkets (2004)
It lacks a notable plot and fails to offer any new insight into the youth prison system.
The Sun (2010)
This success is notable for three reasons.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
This passage is notable for two reasons.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
There are big artists notable by their absence.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
The most notable aspect of this treasure hunt movie is the number of terrible accents.
The Sun (2008)
This is a direct and notable contribution to reducing the likelihood of heart disease.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
There he was a notable success with all ranks.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
It is notable for its lack of dogma.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
There were two notable casualties in the opening round.
Barrett, J (ed) ITF World of Tennis (1993)
Sound insulation is notable by its absence.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
One of the most notable aspects is the class action.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
The album includes two notable covers.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
We have scored a notable victory, it seems.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
As it was, he reeled off the next four sets to complete a notable victory.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Perhaps his most notable role was advising the administrators of Barings in relation to the crisis in 1995 in which the bank narrowly avoided bankruptcy.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
In other languages
notable
British English: notable ADJECTIVE
Someone or something that is notable is important or interesting.
The proposed new structure is notable not only for its height, but for its shape.