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

Coombs brings a long resume and deep regional ties, even if his special teams units at Cincinnati weren’t remarkable. —Austin Meek, New York Times, 7 Dec. 2025

If people come to expect to see crocodiles and raccoons hanging out together, the real behavior of these species feels less remarkable, and threats to their survival feel less urgent. —New Atlas, 7 Dec. 2025

Under head coach Curt Cignetti, Indiana has engineered one of the most remarkable turnarounds in college football history. —Cole Sullivan, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2025

Mehta revealed that every script she’s written has been produced — a remarkable achievement in the film industry. —Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 Dec. 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