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remarkable

adjective

ri-ˈmär-kə-bəl How to pronounce remarkable (audio)
Definition of remarkablenext
1
as in bizarre
different from the ordinary in a way that causes curiosity or suspicion one participant in the race had a remarkable walk that was half-runhalf-skip

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2
as in noticeable
likely to attract attention there's a remarkable fixation with vanity of earthly pleasures in this author's poetry

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3
as in noteworthy
worth remembering or mentioning just your average suburban ranch housewith nothing remarkable about it

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How does the adjective remarkable differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of remarkable are conspicuousnoticeableoutstandingprominentsalientand striking. While all these words mean "attracting notice or attention," remarkable applies to something so extraordinary or exceptional as to invite comment.

a film of remarkable intelligence and wit

When is conspicuous a more appropriate choice than remarkable?

Although the words conspicuous and remarkable have much in commonconspicuous applies to something that is obvious and unavoidable to the sight or mind.

conspicuous bureaucratic waste

In what contexts can noticeable take the place of remarkable?

The synonyms noticeable and remarkable are sometimes interchangeablebut noticeable applies to something unlikely to escape observation.

a piano recital with no noticeable errors

Where would outstanding be a reasonable alternative to remarkable?

While in some cases nearly identical to remarkableoutstanding applies to something that rises above and excels others of the same kind.

honored for her outstanding contributions to science

When would prominent be a good substitute for remarkable?

The words prominent and remarkable are synonymsbut do differ in nuance. Specificallyprominent applies to something commanding notice by standing out from its surroundings or background.

a doctor who occupies a prominent position in the town

When can salient be used instead of remarkable?

In some situationsthe words salient and remarkable are roughly equivalent. Howeversalient applies to something of significance that merits the attention given it.

the salient points of the speech

When is it sensible to use striking instead of remarkable?

The words striking and remarkable can be used in similar contextsbut striking applies to something that impresses itself powerfully and deeply upon the observer's mind or vision.

the region's striking poverty

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Recent Examples of remarkable Her commitment to the commitment of the bit and embracing the most ridiculous physical comedy is remarkable. —Yvonne VillarrealLos Angeles Times17 Apr. 2026 Our students are shaped by their culturestheir familiesand their own remarkable stories. —Cbs Chicago TeamCBS News17 Apr. 2026 D’Astous averages nearly 19 minutes a nightwhich makes his quick ascension more remarkable. —Eduardo A. EncinaThe Orlando Sentinel17 Apr. 2026 Former Senator Barbara Boxer has suggested the chances of this occurring are roughly 20%which may not sound highbut is remarkable for a Democratic bastion like California. —Douglas SchoenOc Register17 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for remarkable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for remarkable
  1. bizarre
  2. noticeable
  3. noteworthy
  4. strange
  5. prominent
  6. memorable
  7. funny
  8. dramatic
Adjective
  • Bischoff found the whole situation bizarre.
    — Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
  • The results were colorfulbursting with shapes and patternsbut often totally bizarre.
    — Gabe Montesanti, PEOPLE, 19 Apr. 2026
Definition of bizarre
Adjective
  • The clash with residents is especially noticeable in Mallorcawhere thousands took to the streets in June 2025 to protest the growth of tourism on the islandas Fox News Digital reported at the time.
    — Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2026
  • Her omissions are noticeable as well.
    — Madeline Leung Coleman, Vulture, 14 Apr. 2026
Definition of noticeable
Adjective
  • At either end of Canis Major are noteworthy stars.
    — Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 12 Apr. 2026
  • April is a noteworthy time to reflect on the natural beauty that makes our community special.
    — Chuck Page, Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2026
Definition of noteworthy
Adjective
  • Stillscrolling through TMZ’s posts of congresspeople instills a strange rush of Schadenfreude.
    — Paula Mejía, New Yorker, 15 Apr. 2026
  • This is one of the stranger ironies — liberal politiciansoften skeptical of market forcesbecome true believers in rosy stock market projections that will render new commitments affordable.
    — Daniel DiSalvo, New York Daily News, 14 Apr. 2026
Definition of strange
Adjective
  • By 2015Garrison and Derouselle were working together as slammerscollaborating with a lawyer named Jason Gileswho was a partner at a prominent Canal Street personal-injury outfitthe King Firm.
    — Patrick Radden Keefe, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
  • That union supportalong with endorsements from Schiff and other prominent California Democratshad helped propel Swalwell’s campaign in a race devoid of a clear front-runner.
    — Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
Definition of prominent
Adjective
  • Denver’s record home opener made for a memorable debut on a grand stagesurpassing the 30,000 who attended Boston’s opener at Gillette Stadium two weeks priora turnout underscoring the surging popularity of the sport and highlighting the league’s potential.
    — Asli Pelit, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026
  • For more than 100 yearsCoca-Cola has persevered as an undeniable American emblemaffixed to marketing memorable ads and filling soda machines in more than 200 countries.
    — Mariah Franklin, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Definition of memorable
Adjective
  • Plussome of my stickers are just funny.
    — R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
  • Big-hearted and sharply funnyLucy Schulman is a charming comedic coming-of-age story from multihyphenate Tribeca alum Ellie Sachs.
    — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2026
Definition of funny
Adjective
  • The latest development marks a dramatic departure from when the company was founded in 2015 by former professional soccer player Tim Brown and renewable resources expert Joey Zwillinger.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
  • Macy's closed its headquarters in Cincinnati two years after shuttering its downtown Cincinnati storewhich was among dozens of stores Macy's closed across the country as foot traffic declinedprimarily due to a dramatic shift toward online shopping and discount stores.
    — Randy Tucker, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Definition of dramatic

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