remarkable

adjective

re·​mark·​able ri-ˈmär-kə-bəl 

: worthy of being or likely to be noticed especially as being uncommon or extraordinary

remarkableness noun

Synonyms of remarkable

• bizarre
• strange
• funny
• odd
• peculiar
• weird
• curious
• erratic
• unusual
• eccentric

Choose the Right Synonym for remarkable

noticeable, remarkable, prominent, outstanding, conspicuous, salient, striking mean attracting notice or attention.

noticeable applies to something unlikely to escape observation.

a piano recital with no noticeable errors

remarkable applies to something so extraordinary or exceptional as to invite comment.

a film of remarkable intelligence and wit

prominent applies to something commanding notice by standing out from its surroundings or background.

a doctor who occupies a prominent position in the town

outstanding applies to something that rises above and excels others of the same kind.

honored for her outstanding contributions to science

conspicuous applies to something that is obvious and unavoidable to the sight or mind.

conspicuous bureaucratic waste

salient applies to something of significance that merits the attention given it.

the salient points of the speech

striking applies to something that impresses itself powerfully and deeply upon the observer's mind or vision.

the region's striking poverty

Examples of remarkable in a Sentence

Competing in the Olympics is a remarkable achievement.

The girl has a remarkable talent.

Recent Examples on the Web

Yazid’s compendious memory included a remarkable store of cricket scores and batting averages and matches and catches and stumpings, all the minutiae that a quick-witted boy poring over the newspaper in a tea stall between customers might graze upon. —Daniyal Mueenuddin, New Yorker, 23 Nov. 2025

The relationship between Cole and the students is truly remarkable to witness. —Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 23 Nov. 2025

Decatur graduated 9 players off of the 2024 state championship team and only 3 members of this year’s team played in that match to make the Eagles’ feat even more remarkable. —Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Nov. 2025

The film handles difficult themes with remarkable sensitivity, allowing the story to feel both intimate and authentic. —Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 22 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1593, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for remarkable

• unremarkable

Kids Definition

remarkable

adjective

re·​mark·​able ri-ˈmär-kə-bəl 

: worthy of being or likely to be noticed especially as being uncommon or extraordinary

remarkableness noun

remarkably

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adverb