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Notable vs. Noticeable

Notable

/ˈnəʊtəbəl/
Important or interesting enough to be mentioned; worthy of attention

Examples:

The book places notable emphasis on focusing on profit.He made a notable impact in the field of environmental science.The festival will showcase notable works from emerging artists.

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Noticeable

/ˈnəʊtəsəbəl/
Easy to see or recognize.

Examples:

The artist's style is easily noticeable in this piece.With her bright red coat, she was noticeable in the crowd.Errors in the report were noticeable even to amateurs.

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Ways to tell them apart:

etymology
  • Notable and noticeable both derive from note, but they serve different functions based on context.
  • Notable things or people are famous or worthy of attention due to their significance or excellence.
  • Noticeable things stand out because they can be easily seen or observed, often due to their distinctiveness or prominence.
  • Remember notable often relates to fame or importance, while noticeable pertains to visibility or detectability.
  • Using notable implies a degree of respect or recognition, whereas noticeable merely indicates something catches your eye.
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