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How does the adjective noticeable differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of noticeable are conspicuous, outstanding, prominent, remarkable, salient, and striking. While all these words mean "attracting notice or attention," noticeable applies to something unlikely to escape observation.

a piano recital with no noticeable errors

When would conspicuous be a good substitute for noticeable?

In some situations, the words conspicuous and noticeable are roughly equivalent. However, conspicuous applies to something that is obvious and unavoidable to the sight or mind.

conspicuous bureaucratic waste

Where would outstanding be a reasonable alternative to noticeable?

The meanings of outstanding and noticeable largely overlap; however, outstanding applies to something that rises above and excels others of the same kind.

honored for her outstanding contributions to science

When can prominent be used instead of noticeable?

While in some cases nearly identical to noticeable, prominent applies to something commanding notice by standing out from its surroundings or background.

a doctor who occupies a prominent position in the town

In what contexts can remarkable take the place of noticeable?

While the synonyms remarkable and noticeable are close in meaning, remarkable applies to something so extraordinary or exceptional as to invite comment.

a film of remarkable intelligence and wit

When might salient be a better fit than noticeable?

The words salient and noticeable can be used in similar contexts, but salient applies to something of significance that merits the attention given it.

the salient points of the speech

When is striking a more appropriate choice than noticeable?

The words striking and noticeable are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, striking applies to something that impresses itself powerfully and deeply upon the observer's mind or vision.

the region's striking poverty

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of noticeable Tommaso Ciampa has recently undergone a noticeable change in appearance by shaving off his trademark beard. Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Apr. 2025 Some people with diabetes have no symptoms at all, but symptoms can become more common and more noticeable as blood sugar levels rise. Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 18 Apr. 2025 Focus only on the areas where redness is the most noticeable—usually around the nose, on the cheeks, or directly on blemishes. Lucrezia Malavolta, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2025 The Yankees believe that their D&I Committee, as well as various other community outreach efforts, are having a more noticeable impact. Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 15 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for noticeable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for noticeable
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  • Greer served as chief of staff to then-trade representative Robert Lighthizer during the first Trump administration, giving him a front row seat and a prominent role in negotiations with China on tariffs and an eventual trade agreement.
    Brett Samuels, The Hill, 19 Apr. 2025
  • Among them was the explanation that Wuhan – the Chinese city where the virus first began spreading – is home to a prominent virology lab.
    Michael Loria, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
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  • The coup marked a dramatic political backslide in a country that had been moving toward democracy for the past decade, and triggered widespread unrest.
    Emily Fishbein, Hpan Ja Brang, The Dial, 17 Apr. 2025
  • Correspondent Mo Rocca explores the dramatic events of that fateful day 250 years ago; and hears from reenactors about why the colonists' ideals still hold true today.
    David Morgan, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2025
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  • Kawhi Leonard was the star of the show, though, leading the Clippers with 39 points on a remarkable 15-for-19 shooting night.
    Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2025
  • Of course, Perino had the remarkable experience of having a president of the United States serve as one of her unofficial mentors.
    Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
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  • On election day, early results gave Cárdenas a commanding lead over the PRI’s candidate, Carlos Salinas de Gortari.
    Stephania Taladrid, New Yorker, 21 Apr. 2025
  • After the first leg in Lyon had ended 2-2 last week, United took a commanding lead in Thursday’s return fixture thanks to first-half goals from Manuel Ugarte and Diogo Dalot.
    George Ramsay, CNN Money, 18 Apr. 2025
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  • Last year’s second-round pick, Ladd McConkey, set Chargers rookie records for receptions and receiving yards while Quentin Johnston showed marked improvement in all statistical categories in his second season, but the former first-round pick still struggled with consistency in big games.
    Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2025
  • Yet, the Central Bank was forced to sell some $3 billion in about a month in order to maintain the peso-dollar exchange rate relatively stable, generating a marked sense of uncertainty and anxiety among Argentine investors.
    Agustino Fontevecchia, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2025
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  • Cleetus McFarland, the popular automotive YouTuber whose real name is Garrett Mitchell, finished in an impressive P10 in the ARCA Menards Series at Talladega.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Apr. 2025
  • Head over to Wayfair or keep scrolling to browse more impressive markdowns during the retailer’s biggest sale of the year, Way Day.
    Megan Schaltegger, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2025
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  • And if that were to happen, this would place GDX within striking distance of its all-time highs from early 2011.
    Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2025
  • The 26-room boutique spans three levels of the striking Torre Virreyes, a jutting showpiece of the skyline with views stretching into the Bosque de Chapultepec, the region’s largest urban park, once home of Aztec and Habsburg emperors.
    Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2025
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  • The New England Patriots’ recent struggles in the NFL Draft have been very conspicuous.
    Chad Graff, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2025
  • Meanwhile, the most conspicuous manifestation of this growing musical movement returns with the 10th Berkeley Festival of Choro April 17-20.
    Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2025

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“Noticeable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noticeable. Accessed 1 May. 2025.

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