| Main Entry: |
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| Part of Speech: |
noun |
| Definition: |
person who is famous, important |
| Synonyms: |
VIP, big name, big shot, big wheel, big-time operator,
celebrity,
chief, dignitary,
eminence,
executive,
figure*, heavyweight, high-up, hotdog,
leader,
lion*,
luminary, magnate,
mogul,
name, notability, personage,
personality, pooh-bah,
power, somebody,
star, superstar,
worthy
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| Notes: |
notable means 'worthy of notice' and noticeable means 'readily observed' |
| Antonyms: |
lowlife, unknown
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* = informal/non-formal usage
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