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memorable

adjective

ˈmem-rə-bəl

Definition of memorable

as in remarkable

not easily forgotten the troupe put on the most memorable performance of Hamlet that I have ever seen

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as in noteworthy

worth remembering or mentioning a classic Broadway musical with a raft of memorable songs

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Recent Examples of memorable At the end, the servers brought out madeleines, as if to conjure more memorable meals from years past. — Ruby Tandoh, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026 In one party scene in a night club Mann has a memorable face-off with her ex-husband Gustaf Gründgens, an actor who stayed behind and collaborated with the Nazis. — Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 7 Sep. 2026 Also over a memorable weekend in Millennium Park, pianist Robert Glasper, trumpeter Ella Grace and a mayoral proclamation. — Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 7 Sep. 2026 Going beyond the start of a new era, there have also been some memorable Dolphins season openers recently. — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 7 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for memorable

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Adjective

Not one person, not one thing, but cycles of cumulative, relational and shared actions that are equal parts remarkable and common.

— Supriya Lopez Pillai, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
The Etruscan painted tombs of Tarquinia, Italy, dating from around the 7th to the 1st century BCE, have long been celebrated for their vivid iconography and remarkable state of preservation.

— Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of remarkable

Adjective

There were several other plays with noteworthy designs, too, albeit with varying results.

— Andrew Destin, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
No disrespect to the players themselves, Burns said, but Dallas showing that level of concern this close to the start of the season is noteworthy.

— Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of noteworthy

Adjective

Its immersive world-building, remarkable production values and unforgettable performances carry the spirit of iconic sci-fi cinema.

— Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 10 Sep. 2026
Some of the most unforgettable images of Bush’s eight years in office were captured on 9/11 and the days and weeks after.

— Michael Collins, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of unforgettable

Adjective

Those are notable numbers for Turek in a state dominated by the GOP for the past decade; Turek has an edge among independent voters and a positive favorability rating compared to Hinson, who is viewed more negatively.

— Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 9 Sep. 2026
The notable instance came immediately after Brugge levelled at 1-1.

— Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

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