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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 According to cleaning expert Bree Uebergang, because stainless steel is nonporous, oil and moisture from your fingers sit on the surface, making marks especially noticeable. Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 13 Aug. 2026 The skins help the slices stay intact, impart a beautiful color, and offer little noticeable texture when baked. Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 13 Aug. 2026 Bat teeth are so small that their bites can be painless or barely noticeable. Angela Haupt, Time, 12 Aug. 2026 There are several anti-slip sprays that are easy to apply and barely noticeable to the naked eye. Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for noticeable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for noticeable
Adjective
  • From the late 1800s, a prominent Sicilian family controlled the tuna industry here with multiple factories and fisheries, thriving until the 1960s.
    Megan Rose Murray, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
  • These observations come from some of the most prominent people in the country.
    John Blake, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Yellow median posts block the kind of dramatic U-turn Knight took after the shooting, driving furiously back toward The Strip as blood trickled down his face.
    Andy Rose, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
  • To learn how a memory that can last for years can sit on hardware that shifts every few days, Tanaka’s team made the shift a bit more dramatic.
    Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 22 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • The robotics firm behind China’s famously backflipping humanoids leaped to a remarkable stock market debut Wednesday, with Unitree’s shares closing up 460% as investors rally behind homegrown beneficiaries of the AI boom.
    Mithil Aggarwal, NBC news, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Many of the drawings have been done on blue paper, and because the book has rarely been exposed to light, its colors remain remarkable.
    News Desk, Artforum, 19 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Adrián Marín set up the play with his pass to Tiago as Orlando took what seemed to be a commanding lead in the second half.
    Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Arendt comes most fully alive, though, when Meyer lets her own extravagant, commanding voice carry the story forward.
    David Denby, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • The traffic safety law, Assembly Bill 413, prohibits parking within 20 feet of the approach side of a marked or unmarked crosswalk, or within 15 feet when a curb extension is present.
    Madison Smalstig July 29, Sacbee.com, 29 July 2026
  • Their sometimes fiery back and forth in the virtual group interview was a marked contrast to some of their in-person group appearances before civic organizations and Democratic Party organizations.
    Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 17 July 2026
Adjective
  • Insider tip From check-in onward, the staff's impressive hospitality and warmth stand out.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The real test is not whether an e-bike can travel an impressive distance on paper.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 19 Aug. 2026
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  • One of the more striking findings by public policy researchers based in the United Kingdom and Italy, based on new research published in Economics Letters, comes in the cumulative payload to orbit by nation.
    Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Klein Blue made a striking statement at Bottega Veneta in a textured look, while Jil Sander, Givenchy, Dries Van Noten, and Lii used flashes of cobalt to punch up a more neutral palette.
    Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 21 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • What is significant about these marginally publishable literary acts, these ten pages in the body (of the email), is not how they are read but their conspicuous unreadness.
    M. C. Mah, Literary Hub, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The leading men were outfitted with head-turning wigs and conspicuous facial hair, as well as spot-on replicas of the group's Tommy Nutter suits and denim ensembles.
    Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 17 Aug. 2026

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“Noticeable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noticeable. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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