1. important or famous people; persons of distinction or prominence
Usage: plural form of ‘notable’

Examples

• The gala was attended by local notables including the mayor and several business leaders.
• Historical notables from the Revolutionary War are buried in this cemetery.
• The university invited several notables to speak at graduation.
• Among the notables at the charity event were three senators and a famous author.
• The museum’s portrait gallery features paintings of regional notables from the 19th century.
• Political notables gathered to discuss the new legislation.
• The town’s notables met to plan the centennial celebration.