Famous vs. Notable

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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 painterNotableadjective
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 luminariesNotableadjective
worthy of notice;
a noteworthy advance in cancer researchNotableadjective
widely known and esteemed;
a famous actora celebrated musiciana famed scientistan illustrious judgea notable historiana renowned painterADVERTISEMENT