as in celebrity
a person who is widely known and usually much talked about
an opening night that was attended by some of Broadway's biggest notabilities
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Recent Examples of notability
On top of winning a fake $10 trillion Zimbabwean bill and a certificate signed by real Nobel laureates, winners often gain publicity and notability that can help their research efforts—for example, by sparking new collaborations.
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Byhannah Richter, science.org, 13 Sep. 2024
But because it's been so long since Trump was here, this had notability also because Trump is still a polarizing figure in the party and there are still some that are averse to him.
—Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 14 June 2024
Prior to Musk’s takeover of X/Twitter last year, the checkmark was granted to public figures and organizations who provided proof of identity and met standards of notability and authenticity.
—Sara Chernikoff, USA TODAY, 8 Aug. 2023
Fisher, who previously auctioned off equipment only to rid the company of old inventory, had a better idea — to use the mic’s sudden notability for a good cause.
—Praveena Somasundaram, Washington Post, 3 Aug. 2023
The process involved uploading a photo of your identification (such as a passport or driver’s license), along with submitting press links to support your notability.
—Nathan Pettijohn, Forbes, 21 Apr. 2023
Twitter’s blue ticks were originally a status symbol earned by users with notability in their field, free of charge.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes, 21 Apr. 2023
Unlike the company's past verification criteria, new subscribers to Twitter Blue will not be checked for their activeness, notability or authenticity, Twitter says.
—Caitlin O'Kane, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2023
Frontcourt upgrades showing off The Mavericks’ two biggest offseason additions — in stature and notability — have shown flashes of what Dallas expects will be a more imposing, more assertive frontcourt rotation this season.
—Dallas News, 3 Oct. 2022
Byhannah Richter, science.org, 13 Sep. 2024
But because it's been so long since Trump was here, this had notability also because Trump is still a polarizing figure in the party and there are still some that are averse to him.
—Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 14 June 2024
Prior to Musk’s takeover of X/Twitter last year, the checkmark was granted to public figures and organizations who provided proof of identity and met standards of notability and authenticity.
—Sara Chernikoff, USA TODAY, 8 Aug. 2023
Fisher, who previously auctioned off equipment only to rid the company of old inventory, had a better idea — to use the mic’s sudden notability for a good cause.
—Praveena Somasundaram, Washington Post, 3 Aug. 2023
The process involved uploading a photo of your identification (such as a passport or driver’s license), along with submitting press links to support your notability.
—Nathan Pettijohn, Forbes, 21 Apr. 2023
Twitter’s blue ticks were originally a status symbol earned by users with notability in their field, free of charge.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes, 21 Apr. 2023
Unlike the company's past verification criteria, new subscribers to Twitter Blue will not be checked for their activeness, notability or authenticity, Twitter says.
—Caitlin O'Kane, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2023
Frontcourt upgrades showing off The Mavericks’ two biggest offseason additions — in stature and notability — have shown flashes of what Dallas expects will be a more imposing, more assertive frontcourt rotation this season.
—Dallas News, 3 Oct. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for notability
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Critically, Ariel seems to be the only one with a healthy skepticism towards his celebrity mystique, which is defined by all of Elton John‘s eccentricity and virtually none of his talent.—
Chase Hutchinson,
IndieWire,
28 Jan. 2025
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The puppet performance serves as a grim explanation for Moretti’s motives, as well as a valid confrontation of the media’s abuse of power and privacy in pursuit of celebrity gossip.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
28 Jan. 2025
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Spaces brimming with personality that feels intentional and curated, as opposed to chaotic.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Jan. 2025
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Uniquely is a Sacramento Bee series that covers the moments, landmarks and personalities that define what makes living in the Sacramento area so special.—
Marcus D. Smith,
Sacramento Bee,
27 Jan. 2025
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The two stars have figured out how to complement each other, using their respective strengths to dominate opponents.—
Brian Sampson,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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Yet, far from being overshadowed by the star’s appearance, Owens enjoyed plenty of additional attention for his new designs — in particular, a pair of knee-high boots heaving with a plume of feathery leather strips.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN,
24 Jan. 2025
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Joel and his brothers, known colloquially as the Stanley brothers, gained notoriety after naming a particularly useful strain of hemp after Charlotte Figi, who passed away in 2020 due to Dravet syndrome, but whose life was transformed by the magic of a delicate balance of cannabinoids.—
Benjamin Adams,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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The order to close Edge of Lowry came after the complex gained international notoriety this fall when a viral video of armed men forcing their way into apartments caught the attention of then-President-elect Donald Trump.—
Max Levy,
The Denver Post,
24 Jan. 2025
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The other notables were The Secret Life of Pets, which graced the charts 38 times this year, and Home, which nabbed 31 days of its 117-day total in 2024.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes,
14 Dec. 2024
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Audible has production and development deals with other notables like President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama, Kerry Washington, Daniel Dae Kim, Lorne Michaels and James Patterson.—
Etan Vlessing,
The Hollywood Reporter,
21 Nov. 2024
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“Notability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notability. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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