Common
Common adjective - Being of the type that is encountered in the normal course of events.
Usage example: just a common house cat but an extraordinary friend
Notable
Notable adjective - Standing above others in rank, importance, or achievement.
How words are described
Both words in one sentence
- Howlin' Wolf (one of the many fine artists contracted to Chess back in the day, notable for a voice you could sand with; also notable for being smart and avoiding the common pitfalls that afflicted blues artists, namely alcohol abuse, gambling, sketchy girlfriends, and bad business decisions)
Source: Blues -
She's so badass that even the girls want her.She's also notable for being a seiyuu of Korean descent, which is not terribly common.
Source: Creator / Romi Park - Notable in that Sanderson specifically tried to avert many of the more common Action Girl attributes.
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