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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 Read on to learn how your diet can help diminish your endo symptoms and what kinds of changes could spark the most noticeable improvement. Erica Sloan, SELF, 25 Apr. 2025 That explains the slightly odd-looking front end, with its solid grille, narrow daytime-running lights, and headlamps and vents buried beneath, but also the exceptional refinement, with a noticeable lack of wind noise. Ben Oliver, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2025 In recent years, K18 has cornered the market on easy-to-use, reparative haircare that delivers noticeable results—no fluff, no filler. Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 23 Apr. 2025 Arsenal’s change in tack from corners was immediately noticeable in their 1-1 draw with Brentford. Art De Roché, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for noticeable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for noticeable
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  • One of the most prominent counterarguments comes from Modern Monetary Theory (MMT), which suggests that governments issuing their own currency can never run out of money.
    Sanford Mann, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
  • And as longer-term followers of MLS will know, there used to be a slash in one of America’s most prominent clubs, too.
    Nick Miller, New York Times, 1 May 2025
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  • The sight of brown pelicans diving headfirst into the ocean in pursuit of a meal represents one of the distinctive visual images of the California coast, their dramatic flight the highlight of a predatory mission.
    Jorge L. Ortiz, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025
  • That idea may sound nutty amidst unprecedented uncertainty and a dramatic rise in anti-environment rhetoric and actions in the macro environment.
    Rob Kaplan, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
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  • In a remarkable political rebound, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberals bested Pierre Poilievre’s Conservatives after Trump’s tariffs and threats to annex its neighbor changed the fortunes of the governing party, which had been trailing in the polls for years.
    Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 4 May 2025
  • Similar to seeing a favorite artist’s concert or your beloved sports team live, Grossman says that attending a rodeo is special due to the fleeting nature of the event—and because of the remarkable athletes.
    Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 3 May 2025
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  • Just a few days ago, the Golden State Warriors held a commanding 3-1 lead in a first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets.
    Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 3 May 2025
  • The Golden State Warriors travel to the Toyota Center to take on the Houston Rockets in Game 5 of the first round of the NBA Playoffs, with the Warriors holding a commanding 3-1 lead and the Rockets looking to extend the series.
    Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
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  • As officers moved in to arrest them, Turner drove over a curb, hit a marked police car and sped away onto the street, according to police.
    Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 30 Apr. 2025
  • Videos showed that the convoy of marked ambulances were driving with headlights and flashing emergency lights on.
    Kareem Khadder, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2025
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  • Putin has also invited an impressive array of foreign leaders, including Xi Jinping of China and Brazil’s Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, in part to project a personal return to the world stage.
    Matthew Chance, CNN Money, 8 May 2025
  • The styling of these two characters goes a long way toward distinguishing them, but Erivo also does impressive work in establishing their divergent personalities — Amber beaten down by her mother and desperate for approval, Felicity cool and self-assured.
    Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 8 May 2025
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  • That was really striking to me because California is very loud and proud about its progressive values, and LA is also very loud and proud about its health and wellness.
    Amy Marturana Winderl, SELF, 29 Apr. 2025
  • That could put it within striking distance of Captain America: Brave New World in the 2025 domestic box-office totals, since that movie made $200 million domestically.
    Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 28 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 11 May. 2025.

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