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noun
no·​ta·​bil·​i·​ty | \ ˌnō-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē How to pronounce notability (audio) \
plural notabilities

Definition of notability

: a notable or prominent person
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Examples of notability in a Sentence

an opening night that was attended by some of Broadway's biggest notabilities

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 While the ice cream man who repeatedly tricked his customer is gaining attention for his comedy skills, the man purchasing dessert is also gaining some notability, too. — Rachel E. Greenspan, Time, "Refreshingly Funny Ice Cream Man's Prank Video Is a Delicious Summer Treat," 22 Aug. 2019

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First Known Use of notability

1832, in the meaning defined above

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