Definition of noticeablenext

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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 Neither shows any sign of a regular meter or end-rhymes, so the challenge for any would-be performer is broadly the same, except for one barely noticeable detail. — Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2026 Finally, the picks that made our list had noticeable results immediately after use—our skin looked a lot firmer, brighter, and bouncier after incorporating these into our routine! — Danielle Cohen, Glamour, 27 Oct. 2026 His speed and pest behavior haven’t been as noticeable this season. — Josh Yohe, New York Times, 27 Oct. 2026 This trend is most noticeable in states with high Hispanic populations, like Texas. — Connor Greene, Time, 27 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for noticeable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for noticeable
Adjective
  • On election night in 2025, New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani began his victory speech by quoting Eugene Debs, one of the most prominent socialists in 20th-century American politics.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Owners Atlanta Dream The scheduling dispute also drew attention beyond the league, with prominent figures weighing in on the unusual Thursday afternoon tipoff.
    — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 28 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • Instead, the situation in Austin has taken a dramatic turn over the past three weeks.
    — Trey Wallace OutKick, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
  • However, the government has announced a dramatic cut in the number of working holiday visas, from 31,000 to 5,000.
    — Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • But a remarkable number of young people are expected to cast ballots for far-right parties whose messaging is overtly Jewish nationalist.
    — Yarden Segev, NBC news, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Completed in June 2026, with Studio Asa serving as landscape consultant, Split Mass Residence packs a remarkable amount of living, work and leisure space onto its corner plot.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • As a young teenager, I was immediately captivated by his commanding presence and charisma portraying King Leodegrance of Cameliard — Queen Guinevere’s noble father and a cunning warrior.
    — Jeff Spry, Space.com, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Wembanyama, for his part, is eager to become a more commanding voice on the defensive end.
    — Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 16 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • Waterbury Mayor Paul Pernerewski, who also received a personal threat last year, noted a marked change in politics.
    — Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Also, there are no marked pedestrian crossings on either road.
    — Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 4 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • Larsson recorded 17 points, six rebounds and eight assists while posting an impressive plus/minus of plus 12 in 31 minutes off the bench.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2026
  • For a lot of people this spring, the question is no longer how to make the yard look impressive.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 28 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • During the company’s third-quarter earnings call in October, Musk made a striking comment while musing about how the company aimed to deploy 10 GW of compute (on Earth) in 2027.
    — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Elke Sommer, the striking German beauty who starred in such films as A Shot in the Dark, The Prize, The Art of Love and Deadlier Than the Male during her 1960s heyday in Hollywood, has died.
    — Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 29 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • Because of Buford’s fame as a 2025 champion and several top-10 national rankings, that is the most conspicuous underseeding.
    — Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 27 Oct. 2026
  • The world’s highest-profile tech billionaires offer the most conspicuous examples.
    — Molly A. Wallace, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026

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“Noticeable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noticeable. Accessed 2 Nov. 2026.

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