NOTABILITY Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

notability

noun

ˌnō-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē

Definition of notability

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 Many of the delete arguments rely on core Wikipedia policy, saying Erika does not meet general notability guidelines, lacks significant independent coverage, and should not inherit notoriety from her husband. — Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 14 Sep. 2025 My wife, like such renowned notability, has her own distinction. — Irv Erdos, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 July 2025 Without this, Earth Day and its commitments will remain fixed in a state of surface-level notability—platitudes and small gestures that are forgotten until the next one rolls around. — Jerel Ezell, Time, 22 Apr. 2025 At every point, Meghan seems desperate to avoid criticism and to never say anything that might give the appearance of distinction or notability. — Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 5 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for notability

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Noun

Florence Pugh, Mariska Hargitay, Hudson Williams, Josh Gad and more celebrities have used their platforms to condemn the case in recent weeks.

— Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026
Embassies, banks, and big-name retailers share the neighborhood with this member of The Leading Hotels of the World, whose guest list includes big celebrities and diplomats.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of celebrity

Noun

Even when Monét isn’t being quite as playful as on past releases, her personality sparkles brighter than her esteemed guests.

— Molly Mary O’Brien, Pitchfork, 7 Oct. 2026
The hotel’s personality is spelled out by the stores in the mall it’s connected to—all upscale, all chic.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of personality

Noun

And the pop star has been collecting some major co-signs along the way.

— Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 6 Oct. 2026
In his first role following his military service, Song Kang (Sweet Home) stars as Kang Pi-o, the perfectionist grandson of a renowned maestro whose mother pushes him to be the very best.

— Kayti Burt, Time, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of star

Noun

While Caribbean, Mediterranean, and Alaskan cruises will always be popular, one cruise type that’s gaining more notoriety is repositioning cruises.

— Megan duBois, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2026
Some said Kelce and Swift were using the relationship to gain more notoriety.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of notoriety

Noun

Tatty Devine tie-up and Liberty’s new fashion jewelry gallery were some notables from this fashion week.

— Virginia Corneli, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026
That has played into the hopes of the Hollywood notables who’ve campaigned against the merger, call it the Jane Fonda wing of the industry.

— Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 21 Sep. 2026

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