notability

IPA/ˌnəʊ.təˈbɪl.ə.ti/
IPA/ˌnoʊ.t̬əˈbɪl.ə.t̬i/

notability — noun

1. the quality of being well-known, important, or highly regarded — for example, wh

1.名詞B2
釋義

the quality of being well-known, important, or highly regarded — for example, when a scientist earns notability for a major discovery, or a film gains notability for its artistic value.

例句

The young poet gained international notability after winning the prestigious literary award.

collocation: gain + notability

Dr. Adaeze's research on renewable energy brought her notability in scientific circles.

同義詞
  • fame

    more general and less formal; can be good or bad

  • prominence

    emphasises visibility within a particular field or society

  • distinction

    focuses on excellence that sets someone apart

  • renown

    suggests widespread and lasting fame, usually for great achievement

反義詞
  • obscurity

    the state of being unknown or unnoticed

文法句型

notability + in/among [group]

gain/achieve/attain + notability

用法筆記

This sense is uncountable and appears mainly in formal or written contexts. Common verb partners include gain, achieve, attain, and earn.

常見錯誤

❌The scandal gave the company notability for all the wrong reasons.
✅The scandal gave the company notoriety for all the wrong reasons.
💡Notability suggests deserved recognition; notoriety means fame for negative reasons.

2. a person who is well-known and respected, especially within a particular field s

2.名詞C1
釋義

a person who is well-known and respected, especially within a particular field such as politics, science, education, or the arts.

例句

The conference was attended by several notabilities from the world of medicine and public health.

frequently used in plural: notabilities

Jisoo interviewed local notabilities for a community history project about the town's earliest settlers.

同義詞
  • dignitary

    emphasises official rank or position, more formal

  • celebrity

    broader and less formal; often about entertainment fame

  • luminary

    suggests someone who inspires others through expertise

  • VIP

    informal; refers to special treatment rather than lasting importance

反義詞
  • nobody

    informal term for an unimportant or unknown person

文法句型

notability + in [field/domain]

among the notabilities

用法筆記

This countable sense is usually found in formal or journalistic writing. The plural form (notabilities) is more common than the singular. Unlike celebrity, the term implies lasting importance or expertise rather than temporary fame.

常見錯誤

❌The reality TV star became a notability overnight.
✅The reality TV star became a celebrity overnight.
💡Notability is used for people with lasting influence or achievement, not for short-lived fame.