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
• strange
• funny
• odd
• peculiar
• weird
• curious
• erratic
• unusual
• crazy

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

Windward heightens one’s senses and underscores Lockhart’s remarkable eye for color, composition, light, and shadow. —Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 7 Aug. 2025

The law is a remarkable intervention into the operation of private sports businesses and reflects a bewildering failure to learn from the legal structure and operations of American sports leagues. —Chris Deubert, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025

This remarkable team will continue to shape culture, drive change, inspire others and prove that great storytelling has the power to change the world. —Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 6 Aug. 2025

Seeing that movie in my late 20s as a gay man that was pretty remarkable. —Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 5 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1604, 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