noun
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the state or quality of being notable
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a distinguished person; notable
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
He also said that the Florida Democrats “cannot dispute” the notability of Mr. Phillips.
From Washington Times • Dec. 11, 2023
On Wikipedia, which is written collaboratively by self-appointed volunteers around the world, edits are approved or denied by volunteer administrators, who use a set of notability criteria to determine which articles deserve to be published.
From Washington Post • Oct. 17, 2022
The Chancellor, whom he represents, is always some specially distinguished notability, and is appointed for life.
From Highways and Byways in Cambridge and Ely by Conybeare, Edward
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