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

• bizarre
• bizarro
• cranky
• crazy
• curious
• eccentric
• erratic
• far-out
• funky
• funny
• kinky
• kooky
• kookie
• odd
• off-kilter
• off-the-wall
• offbeat
• out-of-the-way
• outlandish
• outré
• peculiar
• quaint
• queer
• queerish
• quirky
• rum [chiefly British]
• screwy
• spaced-out
• strange
• wacky
• whacky
• way-out
• weird
• weirdo
• wild

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

Elsewhere in the Beehive State, the L.A. Department of Water and Power is racing to pull off a remarkable transformation. —Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2024

Their unwavering dedication and remarkable talents have made every moment on set an unforgettable journey that has enriched my life in countless ways. —Michaela Zee, Variety, 24 Apr. 2024

Though a remarkable vignette, this family has been devastated like so many others in the enclave. —Alexander Smith, NBC News, 24 Apr. 2024

Although 120,000 draftees were sent to Indonesia, a remarkable 6,000 refused to board the ships, many of them sentenced to prison as a result. —Adam Hochschild, The Atlantic, 23 Apr. 2024

Her remarkable academic journey continued with advanced degrees and a distinguished career in public health. —Melissa Noel, Essence, 23 Apr. 2024

The book nonetheless provides a useful reminder of the tools populist leaders have always employed and the remarkable willingness of people to defer to them. —Ferdinand Mount, Foreign Affairs, 23 Apr. 2024

By 2030, there could be 14 — a remarkable concentration for an island only 25 miles (40 kilometers) long and eight miles (13 kilometers) across, with just over 3,000 full-time residents. —Angus MacKinnon, CNN, 13 Apr. 2024

Honeybee swarming is a remarkable display of nature’s resilience and organization. —Leah Taylor, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1604, in the meaning defined above

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