Grammar fix
a notable exception
significant exception
a person or thing that is clearly different from others in an important or remarkable way, especially when most things follow a pattern but this one stands out.
Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
Most of the students handed in their assignments on time, but Jake was a notable exception.
While many cities struggle with air pollution, Copenhagen is a notable exception due to its focus on cycling and green spaces.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: With the notable exception for John, everyone agreed.
Say: With the notable exception of John, everyone agreed.
'The exception OF [someone]', not 'for'.
Which sounds natural?
Tap the one a native speaker would say.
'Conspicuous deviation... merits mention' is essay padding for a simple idea.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
a notable exception
- with the
- one
- is
- of