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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 For anyone who has finished a hike with sore or unstable knees, that kind of support could make a noticeable difference over time. New Atlas, 30 Mar. 2026 Telogen effluvium is typically triggered by stress — illness, surgery, medications, major life events — and can cause noticeable shedding a few months after the stressor. Lily Hautau, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026 The diagnosis came after a headache that developed behind his eyes at the beginning of last year, followed by a left eye bulge so noticeable that his boss sent him home from work. Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 30 Mar. 2026 But these unflattering design cues are less noticeable with Caviar Black paint (as shown in photos). Jesus R. Garcia, Houston Chronicle, 29 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for noticeable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for noticeable
Adjective
  • Strangely, as social media has moved from the text of status updates and tweets to short video, verbal commentary has actually grown more prominent and more viral.
    Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Piker is one of the few prominent left-wing voices operating in digital spaces where young men congregate.
    Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • The change in temperatures will be dramatic after a record-setting 84 degrees on Wednesday in the Philadelphia region.
    Bill Kelly, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Yet key dramatic moments—a shooting, the robbers’ realization that the bank vault is empty—occurred in a hallway invisible to the audience, described secondhand.
    Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • In three seasons with the Red Storm, the 73-year-old Pitino has led a remarkable resurgence for the New York City program, coaching the Johnnies to consecutive Big East regular-season and tournament championships.
    ABC News, ABC News, 30 Mar. 2026
  • The region is at the end of a remarkable heat wave that lasted about two weeks, breaking records from Borrego Springs to Oceanside.
    Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • The play subverts itself, never allowing an audience to gain a commanding foothill, even at the end when (suffice it to say) the watchers become the watched.
    Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
  • At 132 feet, the 40P is larger and more commanding, offering additional space and slightly flashier features.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • Nearly two dozen marked and unmarked police cars from different agencies were involved in the chase at some point.
    Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 23 Mar. 2026
  • Iran’s new ruler is already a marked man.
    Eric Lob, The Conversation, 12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • The Heat is now an impressive 12-4 on the second night of back-to-backs this season.
    Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
  • There’s also an impressive range of side dishes made with seasonal vegetables.
    CNT Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • These companies shared striking similarities.
    Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
  • That package adds the Z06’s striking and functional carbon-fiber accoutrements, including aero dive planes and a splitter up front, side rockers, underbody strakes, and an aggressive rear wing.
    Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • Its stalk is snappable, its fragrance is delightful, and its bright beauty is highly conspicuous.
    Big Think, Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Any indication of a new deal has been conspicuous so far by its absence.
    Andy Naylor, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026

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“Noticeable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noticeable. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.

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