Famous vs. Notable

Famous vs. Notable — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Famous and Notable

Famousadjective

Well known.

Notableadjective

Worthy of note; remarkable; memorable; noted or distinguished.

Famousadjective

In the public eye.

Some people are only famous within their city.

Notableadjective

(dated) Capable of being noted; noticeable; plain; evident.

Famousverb

To make famous; to bring renown to.

Notableadjective

(obsolete) Useful; profitable.

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Famousadjective

widely known and esteemed;

a famous actora celebrated musiciana famed scientistan illustrious judgea notable historiana renowned painter

Notableadjective

Prudent; clever; capable; industrious; thrifty.

Notablenoun

A person or thing of distinction.

Notablenoun

a celebrity who is an inspiration to others;

he was host to a large gathering of luminaries

Notableadjective

worthy of notice;

a noteworthy advance in cancer research

Notableadjective

widely known and esteemed;

a famous actora celebrated musiciana famed scientistan illustrious judgea notable historiana renowned painter
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