notability

noun

no·​ta·​bil·​i·​ty ˌnō-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē How to pronounce notability (audio)
plural notabilities
Synonyms of notabilitynext
: a notable or prominent person

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Examples of notability in a Sentence

an opening night that was attended by some of Broadway's biggest notabilities
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My wife, like such renowned notability, has her own distinction. — Irv Erdos, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 July 2025 As the decades passed, the number of film screenings ticked up, and the mainstream notability of the movies presented grew. — Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2025 At the time, Downing's wedding gained notability for its Pinterest-esque styling. — Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026 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

Word History

First Known Use

1832, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of notability was in 1832

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notabilia
notability
not a bit of it
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“Notability.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/notability. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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