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

Tying and breaking the Chargers’ record for receptions wouldn’t be the first remarkable milestone Allen has reached this season. —Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 8 Nov. 2025

Brady spent a remarkable 23 seasons in the NFL, 20 of them as the quarterback for the Patriots, leading them to six Super Bowl victories and cementing one of the greatest dynasties in NFL history. —Cole Sullivan, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025

Overall, though, the veteran tight end is doing something remarkable. —Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 7 Nov. 2025

What’s remarkable about this conversation is that Matty does (sort of) own what she’s done, because to her mind there are as many mitigating factors in her life as Daniel had in his. —Noel Murray, Vulture, 7 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