notable
Stands out clearly
Notable describes something or someone worthy of attention or remark—standing out from the ordinary.
A notable achievement deserves recognition; a notable exception is one worth pointing out.
Notable often suggests importance without claiming greatness: Several notable figures attended the ceremony.
As a noun, a notable is a person of distinction or prominence in a field.
Able to be seen
- prominentEasily noticed or distinguished
- obviousEasily perceived, unmistakable
- salientNotably prominent
- pronouncedSpoken aloud formally
blatant · glaring · eye-catching · unmistakable · marked · distinct · apparent · evident
High in rank, respected
- illustriousWidely admired for achievements
- renownedWidely known and esteemed
- prestigiousHaving high standing
- esteemedGreatly respected, admired
venerable · respected · acclaimed · honored · celebrated · peerless · exalted · reputable
Person of high rank
- luminaryInspiring figure or celestial body
- celebrityWidely recognized public figure
- VIPNotable, for short
- somebodyUnidentified individual
figure · personality · eminence · heavyweight · leader · star · icon · name
Beyond what's typical
- exceptionalNotably above the norm
- outstandingExceptionally good or unpaid
- impressiveEvoking admiration or awe
- strikingNoticeably impressive
phenomenal · incredible · amazing · astonishing · spectacular · stunning · singular · unique
Permanently fixed in memory
- momentousOf great significance
- historicOf lasting significance
- poignantEvoking keen emotion
- indelibleImpossible to remove
cherished · landmark · pivotal · enduring · iconic · monumental · epoch-making · watershed
News article title
- breakingComing apart suddenly
- trendingCurrently gaining widespread attention
- viralSpreading quickly online
- topicalCurrently relevant or newsworthy
current · timely · relevant · reportable · buzzworthy · front-page · publicized · high-profile
visible
Able to be seen
- prominentEasily noticed or distinguished
- obviousEasily perceived, unmistakable
- salientNotably prominent
pronounced · blatant · glaring · eye-catching · unmistakable · marked · distinct · apparent · evident · manifest
eminent
High in rank, respected
- illustriousWidely admired for achievements
- renownedWidely known and esteemed
- prestigiousHaving high standing
esteemed · venerable · respected · acclaimed · honored · celebrated · peerless · exalted · reputable · venerated
dignitary
Person of high rank
- luminaryInspiring figure or celestial body
- celebrityWidely recognized public figure
- VIPNotable, for short
somebody · figure · personality · eminence · heavyweight · leader · star · icon · name · standout
extraordinary
Beyond what's typical
- exceptionalNotably above the norm
- outstandingExceptionally good or unpaid
- impressiveEvoking admiration or awe
striking · phenomenal · incredible · amazing · astonishing · spectacular · stunning · singular · unique · uncommon
unforgettable
Permanently fixed in memory
indelible · cherished · landmark · pivotal · enduring · iconic · monumental · epoch-making · watershed · milestone
headline
News article title
- breakingComing apart suddenly
- trendingCurrently gaining widespread attention
- viralSpreading quickly online
topical · current · timely · relevant · reportable · buzzworthy · front-page · publicized · high-profile · sensational
- reputationreputation, reputable, bad reputation, repute, disreputable
- establishedestablished, recognized, accepted, acknowledged, confirmed
- bigwigsbigwig, big shot, big wig, VIP, big kahuna
- famefame, famous, celebrity, renown, famed
- famous peoplecelebrity, star, stars, legend, icon
- notablesleaders, celebrities, dignitary, rulers, VIPs
notableinsignificant
Lacking importance or consequence
unimportant · inconsequential · trivial · negligible · minor
notableunremarkable
Not worthy of comment
ordinary · forgettable · unmemorable · commonplace · unnoticeable
- notable individualsPersons of recognized importance
- notable figuresPersons of distinction
- notable quotesRemembered remarks worth citing
- notable achievementsSignificant accomplished feats
- notable womenFemales of significant achievement
- notable personProminent public figure