noun
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the state or quality of being notable
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a distinguished person; notable
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of notability
First recorded in 1350–1400, notability is from the Middle English word notabilite. See notable, -ity
Example Sentences
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However, not everyone is pleased by the new development, notability retired RAF engineer Steve McGranaghan, who lives opposite the units.
From BBC • Nov. 10, 2024
Likewise, other members who ranked in the top 10% of notability became 35% more notable by dying at age 27, he said.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 5, 2024
Regardless, it’s clear these singers encountered something profound — a reality better than the riches, stardom and notability they had come to know.
From Washington Times • Dec. 27, 2023
It’s possible that younger Wikipedia editors like Ben, who’s in their 20s, have a different understanding of notability than did their predecessors.
From Slate • Dec. 8, 2023
Mrs. Maldon had risen to welcome him with the punctilious warmth due to an old gentleman, a trustee, and a notability.
From The Price of Love by Bennett, Arnold
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