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[ adjective ] worthy of notice

Examples

"a noteworthy fact is that her students rarely complain" "a remarkable achievement"

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significant worthy

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[ adjective ] worthy of notice

Examples

"a noteworthy fact is that her students rarely complain" "a remarkable achievement"

Used in print

(Edward E. Kelly, S.J., "Christian Unity in England"...)

A notable example of this was the discussion of Christian unity by the Catholic Archbishop of Liverpool , Dr._Heenan , and the Anglican Archbishop of York , Dr._Ramsey , recently appointed Archbishop of Canterbury .

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significant worthy

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[ adjective ] widely known and esteemed

Examples

"a famous actor" "a celebrated musician" "a famed scientist" "an illustrious judge" "a notable historian" "a renowned painter"

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known

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[ adjective ] widely known and esteemed

Examples

"a famous actor" "a celebrated musician" "a famed scientist" "an illustrious judge" "a notable historian" "a renowned painter"

Used in print

(Frank Getlein and Harold C. Gardiner, S.J., Movies,...)

Great actors and actresses - the most notable being Sarah_Bernhardt - were hired to repeat their stage performances before the camera .

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known

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[ noun ] a celebrity who is an inspiration to others

Examples

"he was host to a large gathering of luminaries"

Used in print

(Peter J. White, "Report on Laos"...)

The candles were lighted , and we sat on split bamboo mats among the village notables .

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celebrity

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