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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 Excluding Japan, Asia saw a noticeable improvement in trends compared to 2024, with a return to growth in the second half of the year, the company said. Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 27 Jan. 2026 Map of the Houston Whataburger KHOU 11 reported a noticeable water leak along Chimney Rock Road just south of Westheimer Road on Friday, ahead of the arrival of a cold front. Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 26 Jan. 2026 This section of Florida lives and breathes space and the triple tragedy cast a noticeable pall over residents of spaceport communities. Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Jan. 2026 Wary Republican lawmakers, candidates and other figures had already begun mapping the fallout by taking a noticeable tone shift, either calling for investigations or suggesting the White House back off. Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 26 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for noticeable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for noticeable
Adjective
  • Healthcare Failures That Put Lives at Risk Healthcare has emerged as an increasingly prominent concern in recent reports.
    Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Medical imaging, including radiology — X-rays, mammograms, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and ultrasound — is a prominent area for AI diagnostic tools.
    Peter Shen, Baltimore Sun, 26 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • That means that instead of dramatic peaks and troughs in energy use, everything stays on an even keel.
    Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
  • Having explored the Mariana Trench, the summit of Everest, and the edge of space, Victor Vescovo knows what awe feels like in its most dramatic forms.
    Big Think, Big Think, 29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • What’s remarkable is the Leafs have done it without Tanev, their best penalty killer, for most of the season and without another top penalty killer, Brandon Carlo, for the better part of the last two months.
    Jonas Siegel, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
  • The whimsical term has also been the title of countless poems, songs and books about remarkable coincidences or eureka moments.
    Juliana Kim, NPR, 7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • Year after year Samsung had an increasingly greater, ever-more commanding presence at CES.
    Jan Wagner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Jan. 2026
  • Uganda’s longtime President Yoweri Museveni took a commanding lead in early election results as reports of deadly violence emerged following Thursday’s vote.
    Preeti Jha, semafor.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • Dozens of marked and unmarked vehicles just drove off the scene of the shooting.
    Kyla Guilfoil, NBC news, 24 Jan. 2026
  • Regardless, in what appears to be a marked act of aggression, the masked federal agent proceeds to curse at the driver and order her out of her car.
    Michael Mcauliffe, Sun Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • Bieniemy could inject some new ideas after an impressive stint as running backs coach under Ben Johnson for the Chicago Bears who ranked third in the NFL in rushing yards while winning their division during Bieniemy’s only year there.
    Jeff Fedotin, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Snow, sleet and ice totals have been impressive, ranging from 1 to 5 inches.
    S.E. Jenkins, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • One striking example is UHZ1, which reveals that accreting supermassive black holes were already in place just 470 million years after the Big Bang, with masses roughly 10 million times that of the sun.
    Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 29 Jan. 2026
  • The end result is a striking space that feels entirely unique, even in a region as architecturally eclectic as Southern California.
    Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • The photo’s presence in the Legacy Museum was particularly conspicuous at this moment.
    Clint Smith, The Atlantic, 19 Jan. 2026
  • Leaders of RideSD, a small transit advocacy organization that is becoming steadily more vocal and conspicuous, say the group’s emergence comes at the perfect time.
    David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Jan. 2026

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“Noticeable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noticeable. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.

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