Italy and Germany were also notable absentees.

Despite the record field, there was a notable absentee.

None but the family and close friends were invited, and the only notable absentee was Henry Osborne.

The only notable absentee was his former wife.

Ewing, 11 times an All-Star, is the most notable absentee.

A notable absentee is the runner who excited the track and field world the most last year, Alan Webb.

There were some notable absentees from the betting sheets.

One explanation lies in Monday's notable absentee: the European tradition.

Cool lists, though a few notable absentees were:

Even so, there were several notable absentees.