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adjective mem·o·ra·ble \ ˈmem-rə-bəl , ˈme-mə-rə- , ˈme-mər- \

Definition of memorable

:worth remembering :notable

a memorable occasion

a memorable performance

memorable quotations

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It was the most memorable line of the play.
She gave a memorable performance.

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The countryside is so beautiful, and having a little zippy car with no top made the trip really memorable and fun.

— marguerite preston, Bon Appetit, "Chef Vivian Howard’s Summer Trip to France Is #VacationGoals," 22 Aug. 2017
Trump’s gruff and occasionally confrontational manner has also ruffled feathers and led to memorable diplomatic moments, from shoving his way to the front of a G-20 family photo to awkward handshakes with other leaders.

— justin sink, Bloomberg.com, "Leaked Trump Transcripts Show Fraught Relationships With World Leaders," 3 Aug. 2017
The result has been an ever more naked public square, another memorable Neuhaus locution, where religion is viewed as a merely private affair with no public relevance.

— ryan t. anderson, National Review, "The Continuing Threat to Religious Liberty," 3 Aug. 2017
One of the most memorable was cacio e pepe pasta, simplicity itself with just cheese and pepper.

— Cincinnati.com, "Bring tastes of Europe home, cool off with colada pie," 19 July 2017
Her collaborations with guitarist Beau Bledsoe and various other musicians and ensembles have resulted in much memorable music, with such diverse styles as classical recitals, Latin American folkand cutting edge avant-garde.

— patrick neas, kansascity, "KC soprano Victoria Botero’s transcultural ‘Morena’ program tells tales of persistence," 16 July 2017
The last few seasons, the Libertyville girls basketball team adopted an old-school style of play that led to some memorable victories.

— bob narang, chicagotribune.com, "Short and to the point: Libertyville girls basketball relies on guards," 13 July 2017
The contests during this era of all-star games yielded many memorable moments, including Ted Williams’ walk-off three-run homer in 1941 that propelled the American League to a 7-5 win.

— ethan bauer, miamiherald, "Why appreciate the All-Star Game? Consider its history," 8 July 2017
Cersei's walk of shame remains among the most memorable scenes on Game of Thrones.

— matt miller, Esquire, "Game of Thrones Fans Get Really Creepy Around Lena Headey," 5 July 2017

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Origin and Etymology of memorable

Middle English, from Latin memorabilis, from memorare to remind, mention, from memor mindful

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memorable Synonyms

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indelible, unforgettable

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forgettable

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notable, noteworthy, remarkable

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unremarkable

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Definition of memorable for English Language Learners

: very good or interesting and worth remembering

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adjective mem·o·ra·ble \ ˈme-mə-rə-bəl , ˈmem-rə-bəl \

Definition of memorable for Students

:worth remembering :not easily forgotten

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