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Prepositions after adjectives

Notable for, among, of, in or about?

Notable for is the main pattern and means famous or important because of something. Other prepositions can appear in specific structures or as separate adjuncts.

Quick answer

Which prepositions are used with notable?

Use notable for to say why someone or something is important or well known. Notable among can identify a person or thing within a group. Notable in often refers to a field or area. Notable about appears in the expression there is something notable about. Notable of is not standard in current English.

The city is notable for its architecture.
She was notable among the candidates for her experience.
There is something notable about his approach.

Choose the pattern by meaning

These forms are not interchangeable. Choose the construction by meaning, not by which preposition appears most often.

1
notable for + quality/achievement

Giving the reason for importance

Use notable for to explain what makes someone or something important, unusual, or famous.

The region is notable for its wine.
He became notable for his research.
2
notable among + group

Identifying someone within a group

Use notable among when highlighting a person or thing as significant within a larger set.

She was notable among her peers.
This painting is notable among the collection.
3
notable in + field/place

Describing significance in an area

Use notable in with fields, periods, or places where something stands out.

Her influence was notable in modern design.
The change is notable in urban areas.
4
notable about + noun

Pointing out a striking feature

Use notable about mainly in structures such as there is something notable about.

There is something notable about the ending.
What is notable about this case is the speed of recovery.

See the difference in context

The same subject can take different constructions because each sentence answers a different question.

Construction
Example
Meaning
notable for
The author is notable for her essays.
well known because of a quality or achievement
notable among
He was notable among local activists.
standing out within a group
notable in
The trend is notable in large cities.
important or visible within an area or field
notable about
There is nothing notable about the design.
having a striking feature worth mentioning
notable of
The phrase notable of the artist is not standard English.
generally incorrect after notable

Common mistakes

Some combinations appear in real text but do not mean what learners often assume.

Using notable of

Standard English does not normally use notable of after the adjective notable.

✕ She is notable of her honesty. ✓ She is notable for her honesty.

Confusing notable among and notable for

Among identifies the group; for gives the reason.

✕ He is notable among his research. ✓ He is notable for his research.

Using about instead of for for achievements

Use notable for to explain why someone is important or famous.

✕ The town is notable about its museums. ✓ The town is notable for its museums.

Quick practice

Choose the expression that matches the intended meaning.

1. The scientist is ___ her work on climate change.
2. His influence is especially ___ academic circles.
3. She was ___ the youngest members of the team.

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Frequently asked questions

Is notable for the most common pattern?

Yes. It is the standard way to explain why someone or something is important or famous.

Can notable about be used after a person?

Yes, especially in sentences like There is something notable about her writing style.

Is notable of correct English?

It is generally not considered standard after the adjective notable.

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