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1. Widely known and esteemed
   "a notable historian";
   - celebrated, famed, far-famed, famous, illustrious, noted, renowned, big-name [informal]
    
2. Worthy of attention
   "a notable increase in the crime rate";
   - noteworthy, remarkable

1. A celebrity who is an inspiration to others
   "he was host to a large gathering of notables";
   - luminary, leading light, guiding light, notability

Derived forms: notables

See also: important, known, significant

Type of: celeb [informal], celebrity, famous person

Encyclopedia: Notable