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notability

American  
[noh-tuh-bil-i-tee] / ˌnoʊ təˈbɪl ɪ ti /

noun

plural

notabilities
  1. the state or quality of being notable; distinction; prominence.

  2. a notable or prominent person.


notability British  
/ ˌnəʊtəˈbɪlɪtɪ /

noun

  1. the state or quality of being notable

  2. a distinguished person; notable

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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

Lack of notability is the reason why the proposed articles about many aspiring influencers get deleted every day.

From Slate • Dec. 8, 2023

He recognized, in those lines of opposing counsel, an array of notability.

From The Tempering by Buck, Charles Neville