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Some common synonyms of remarkable<\/em> are conspicuous<\/em><\/a>, noticeable<\/em><\/a>, outstanding<\/em><\/a>, prominent<\/em><\/a>, salient<\/em><\/a>, and striking<\/em><\/a>. While all these words mean \"attracting notice or attention,\" remarkable<\/em> applies to something so extraordinary or exceptional as to invite comment.<\/p>

\/\/ a film of remarkable<\/em> intelligence and wit<\/p>" } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "When is 'conspicuous' a more appropriate choice than 'remarkable'?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "

Although the words conspicuous<\/em><\/a> and remarkable<\/em> have much in common, conspicuous<\/em> applies to something that is obvious and unavoidable to the sight or mind.<\/p>

\/\/ conspicuous<\/em> bureaucratic waste<\/p>" } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "In what contexts can 'noticeable' take the place of 'remarkable'?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "

The synonyms noticeable<\/em><\/a> and remarkable<\/em> are sometimes interchangeable, but noticeable<\/em> applies to something unlikely to escape observation.<\/p>

\/\/ a piano recital with no noticeable<\/em> errors<\/p>" } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Where would 'outstanding' be a reasonable alternative to 'remarkable'?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "

While in some cases nearly identical to remarkable<\/em>, outstanding<\/em><\/a> applies to something that rises above and excels others of the same kind.<\/p>

\/\/ honored for her outstanding<\/em> contributions to science<\/p>" } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "When would 'prominent' be a good substitute for 'remarkable'?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "

The words prominent<\/em><\/a> and remarkable<\/em> are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, prominent<\/em> applies to something commanding notice by standing out from its surroundings or background.<\/p>

\/\/ a doctor who occupies a prominent<\/em> position in the town<\/p>" } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "When can 'salient' be used instead of 'remarkable'?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "

In some situations, the words salient<\/em><\/a> and remarkable<\/em> are roughly equivalent. However, salient<\/em> applies to something of significance that merits the attention given it.<\/p>

\/\/ the salient<\/em> points of the speech<\/p>" } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "When is it sensible to use 'striking' instead of 'remarkable'?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "

The words striking<\/em><\/a> and remarkable<\/em> can be used in similar contexts, but striking<\/em> applies to something that impresses itself powerfully and deeply upon the observer's mind or vision.<\/p>

\/\/ the region's striking<\/em> poverty<\/p>" } } ] }

remarkable

adjective

ri-ˈmär-kÉ™-bÉ™l 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-run, half-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 house, with nothing remarkable about it

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How does the adjective remarkable differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of remarkable are conspicuous, noticeable, outstanding, prominent, salient, and 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 common, conspicuous 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 interchangeable, but 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 remarkable, outstanding 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 synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, prominent 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 situations, the words salient and remarkable are roughly equivalent. However, salient 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 contexts, but 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 That’s a remarkable statement for anybody to make, especially a president of the United States. —ABC News, 22 Mar. 2026 Many biological systems—such as spongy bone or plant tissues—exhibit remarkable strength despite being highly porous. —Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 21 Mar. 2026 The same level of care extends to the spa, where my therapist, Francesca, tailored my treatment with remarkable intuition, addressing both muscular tension and skin concerns with expertise. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Mar. 2026 This is remarkable progress by any reasonable measure. —Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 21 Mar. 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
  • But some of the violations are anything but mundane, hiding records that might shed light on some of DeSantis’ most bizarre and offensive stunts.
    — Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2026
  • This is no small feat, given that real-life Silicon Valley stories often seem too bizarre to be true.
    — Marta Balaga, Variety, 21 Mar. 2026
Definition of bizarre
Adjective
  • That second gear arrives only after 120 KPH, and while the handover is noticeable (though not harsh), your butt dyno will also note that the torque curve is in fact a straight line that doesn’t relent.
    — Sean Evans, Robb Report, 24 Mar. 2026
  • Sometimes these shifts are small, noticeable only to the character experiencing them, as when an impending hurricane heightens the narrator’s receptivity to the minor mysteries of humble objects.
    — Hannah Gold, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
Definition of noticeable
Adjective
  • That reputation is especially noteworthy in Grand Rapids.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 20 Mar. 2026
  • The most noteworthy — and optimism-inducing — part of Wednesday night happened long before tipoff.
    — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 19 Mar. 2026
Definition of noteworthy
Adjective
  • The strange circumstances of his last weeks have the quality of a nightmare from which the Samsas awake.
    — Christine Smallwood, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
  • But his arrest and conviction in 2024 had been preceded a year earlier by a strange story that appeared in the press and then disappeared almost as quickly.
    — K.J. Yossman, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
Definition of strange
Adjective
  • No two children with autism are alike; in some, research indicates differences in immune activity, while in others, metabolic or neurological patterns are more prominent.
    — Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
  • His aides and allies contend there is a double standard applied to the city’s first Muslim mayor and one of the most prominent Muslims in politics, arguing much of the criticism against them is manufactured and driven by Islamophobia.
    — Gloria Pazmino, CNN Money, 23 Mar. 2026
Definition of prominent
Adjective
  • Each day between now and the men’s and women’s Final Fours next month, The Courant will look back through our archives and highlight a memorable men’s and/or women’s game that occurred on that date.
    — Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2026
  • What made that scene so memorable occurred only in retrospect.
    — Eric Boodman, Vulture, 25 Mar. 2026
Definition of memorable
Adjective
  • Why the Vaping Squirrels Trend Is Dangerous The viral clips might look funny, but the reality is far less cute.
    — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Mar. 2026
  • The explanation is kind of funny, but also very much a seasonal sign of renewal on the barrier islands.
    — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2026
Definition of funny
Adjective
  • This inquiry into police corruption stems from a dramatic news conference last year by a provincial police officer, who accused Police Minister Senzo Mchunu and senior police officers of having links with organized crime.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Mar. 2026
  • While a portion of rallygoers voiced support for dramatic intervention against Cuba's leadership, others said their focus remains on peaceful, lasting reform.
    — Abby Dodge, CBS News, 25 Mar. 2026
Definition of dramatic

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