remarkable

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adjective

re·​mark·​able ri-ˈmär-kə-bəl 

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

remarkableness noun

remarkableness

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noun

re·​mark·​able·​ness

plural -es

: the quality or state of being remarkable

Synonyms of remarkable

Adjective

• 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

Adjective

Competing in the Olympics is a remarkable achievement.

The girl has a remarkable talent.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Thirty-two years ago, in the summer of 1994, Courtney Love staged a remarkable comeback. — Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 22 Aug. 2026

Inspired by Chelsea’s rich artistic, literary, and musical heritage, the interiors layer texture, color, and history with remarkable restraint. — Nick Scott, Robb Report, 22 Aug. 2026

The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter Carson McCullers’ remarkable debut novel tells a story of the American South, one set in Georgia and peopled with a cast of characters that exist in a rich, layered, and challenging reality. — Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2026

Explore the distinctive voices who use the Power of No to create focus, quality, autonomy and build a life of remarkable success. — Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

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

-blē

adverb