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notables

/ˈnoʊtəbl̩z/ /ˈnoʊɾəbl̩z/

Meanings
noun
A person or thing of distinction.

Examples :

"The art gallery displayed portraits of local notables, including the mayor and several award-winning artists. "
person achievement history society

Related Words

Illustration including

including verb

/ɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/

To bring into a group, class, set, or total as a (new) part or member.

"I will purchase the vacation package if you will include car rental."

Illustration thing

thing noun

/θɪŋ/

That which is considered to exist as a separate entity, object, quality or concept.

"My favorite thing about school is the library. "

Illustration several

several noun

/ˈsɛv(ə)ɹəl/

An area of land in private ownership (as opposed to common land).

"The family owns several, a small plot of land behind their house. "

Illustration winning

winning verb

/ˈwɪnɪŋ/

To conquer, defeat.

"The football team won the championship game, winning their rivals. "

Illustration person

person noun

/ˈpɜːsən/ /ˈpɝsən/

An individual; usually a human being.

"Each person is unique, both mentally and physically."

Illustration mayor

mayor noun

/ˈmeɪ.ə/ /ˈmeɪ.ɚ/

The chief executive of the municipal government of a city, borough, &c., formerly usually appointed as a caretaker by European royal courts but now usually appointed or elected locally.

"The mayor of our city announced a new program to improve the local schools. "

Illustration local

local noun

/ˈləʊkl̩/ /ˈloʊkl̩/

A person who lives near a given place.

"The local is helping organize the school fundraiser. "

Illustration displayed

displayed verb

/dɪsˈpleɪd/

To show conspicuously; to exhibit; to demonstrate; to manifest.

"The store displayed the new fall clothing in its front window. "

Illustration distinction

distinction noun

/dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/

That which distinguishes; a single occurrence of a determining factor or feature, the fact of being divided; separation, discrimination.

"The teacher emphasized the distinction between a noun and a verb. "

Illustration portraits

portraits noun

/ˈpɔːrtrɪts/ /ˈpɔːrtʃrɪts/

A painting or other picture of a person, especially the head and shoulders.

"The museum displayed a collection of historical portraits, mostly of kings and queens. "

Illustration gallery

gallery noun

/ˈɡæləɹi/

An institution, building, or room for the exhibition and conservation of works of art.

"The art gallery showcased paintings from different eras. "

Illustration artists

artists noun

/ˈɑːtɪsts/ /ˈɑɹ.tɪsts/

A person who creates art.

"The art club is full of talented artists. "