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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 Cleaning your refrigerator coils once or twice a year can create a noticeable difference in your energy bills. Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 11 June 2025 Just in time for your spring glow-up, she’s created a cooling hydrogel face mask that gives skin a noticeable lift in 20 minutes. Jackie Fields, People.com, 10 June 2025 Last year, there were multiple reports and videos of noticeable early exits at various Trump events. Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 May 2025 Even after shaking the comforter, there was no noticeable movement of the down fill to the edge of the pockets. Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 30 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for noticeable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for noticeable
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  • The two prominent Idaho families joined when Andrus’s youngest daughter, Kelly, married Church’s son Chase in 1989.
    Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 6 June 2025
  • His script may go over the top, and a generally adept cast (which also includes prominent parts for Sinbad, Rockmond Dunbar, Shalet Monique and others) copes variably with its excesses.
    Dennis Harvey, Variety, 6 June 2025
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  • That, in turn, would drive up federal tax receipts and fill most, if not all, of the hole created by $3.7 trillion loss of revenue to the government projected over 10 years at the same time Trump’s tariffs would drive a dramatic surge in revenue not included in any budget score tied to the bill.
    Phil Mattingly, CNN Money, 4 June 2025
  • And some series drew big crowds, such as Hagerty’s dramatic three-game conquests against Winter Park and Spruce Creek, which included three extra-inning games.
    Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 June 2025
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  • Despite encountering macroeconomic challenges, the brand persists as a global growth powerhouse with an expanding international presence and remarkable efficiency.
    Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 8 June 2025
  • Even the endless parade of records this match set doesn’t quite do justice to the remarkable tennis on display.
    Jamie Barton, CNN Money, 8 June 2025
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  • The defending champions must find a way to slow down the duo of Draisaitl and Connor McDavid in Game 2, or the series could be heading to Florida with the Oilers holding a commanding 2-0 lead.
    Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
  • Early polls, such as an Inside California Politics/Emerson survey show her with a commanding 31% to 8% lead over former Rep. Katie Porter, who was in second, among likely voters.
    Douglas Schoen, Oc Register, 5 June 2025
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  • Consensus forecasts predict the company’s overall sales to increase at a mid-teens average rate over the next few years, a marked deceleration from its impressive 30% average growth rate of the past three years.
    Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
  • Most accidents happen when overconfident visitors ignore the rules or stray from marked paths.
    Erica Firpo, AFAR Media, 4 June 2025
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  • Due to what must be an impressive folder of NDAs, very little can be said about the film.
    Alex Ritman, Variety, 13 June 2025
  • Boasting a near-perfect audience score, Universal and DreamWorks Animation’s live-action How to Train Your Dragon flew to an impressive $11.1 million in previews.
    Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 13 June 2025
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  • This tall, airy verbena is very striking when the wispy stems wave in the breeze.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 3 June 2025
  • Nickerson became a person of interest in the case just days after Peterson was killed, when he was arrested in an unrelated crime and detectives noticed his booking photo bore a striking resemblance to a police sketch of the teacher’s killer.
    Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2025
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  • Apple is a conspicuous laggard, the stock on the verge of breaking down below a former peak from almost two years ago.
    Michael Santoli, CNBC, 2 June 2025
  • The conspicuous tracking collar is clearly visible in the video.
    Brooke Baitinger, Sacbee.com, 30 May 2025

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“Noticeable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noticeable. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.

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