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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 The difference isn’t nearly as pronounced or noticeable on a screen this big. Bloomberg, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026 But the oven truly stands out for its small details that may not be as noticeable to the naked eye. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026 The Love Story actress attended the Jean-Paul Gaultier show with her blonde hair styled straight back and glossy, a noticeable departure from her usual look. Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 9 Mar. 2026 Sunday marked the first time seeing Faulk in a Red Wings uniform, and his impact was noticeable early and often. Max Bultman, New York Times, 9 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for noticeable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for noticeable
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  • Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s most prominent political rival, Imamoglu stands accused by prosecutors of leading a criminal organization.
    Beril Akman, Bloomberg, 9 Mar. 2026
  • Among the most prominent findings from community outreach, which included surveys, walkabouts, pop-up events and a builder’s breakfast, were concerns about traffic speeding, inadequate lighting, lack of street trees and the absence of a cohesive identity for the corridor.
    Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
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  • The board made the decision after roughly seven hours of deliberations spanning two days, the latest dramatic turn for the nation’s second-largest school district, which has been navigating budget reductions and labor negotiations even before this week’s federal action.
    Teresa Liu, Daily News, 11 Mar. 2026
  • On Tuesday, the Chieftains completed the job and did so in dramatic fashion.
    Matt Roy, Boston Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
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  • Since beginning their racing journey in 2013, the duo has run thousands of miles, including a remarkable 3,205 mile run across America in just 60 days to raise awareness for cerebral palsy and inspire athletes of all abilities.
    Michelle Edgar, Daily News, 8 Mar. 2026
  • March 8 is International Women's Day — a date picked in honor of a remarkable Russian protest.
    Kamala Thiagarajan, NPR, 8 Mar. 2026
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  • Republicans have a less commanding lead, 52-44, among Catholics.
    John C. Moritz, Austin American Statesman, 11 Mar. 2026
  • He's gone from about halfway down the list in the betting odds to having a pretty commanding lead over Johnson in Atlanta.
    Zach Harper, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
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  • Last December in Ontario, California, a truck reportedly collided with a train at a marked crossing, killing a crew member.
    Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 12 Feb. 2026
  • As a marked return to high heels takes hold, one big push at Sam Edelman is the expansion of the brand’s best-selling Hazel pump, which is getting an update with a new a 105-millimeter heel.
    Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 6 Feb. 2026
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  • Devin Lloyd, the Jacksonville Jaguars inside linebacker who spent 2025 compiling one of the most impressive stat-lines in the NFL, agreed to a 3-year, $45 million deal, a league source told The Observer.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 10 Mar. 2026
  • Rusadze, Giorgadze, and Chasserot have built an impressive industry network over the years, so for their official debut, have secured an impressive roster of backstage talent and models through friends who are keen to support.
    Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2026
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  • Both militaries have scored striking successes.
    Michael M. Rosen, The Washington Examiner, 13 Mar. 2026
  • The Boise City Council has finalized changes to its zoning code, striking electric vehicle charging requirements while opening up more options for homes on single-family lots in a suite of changes designed to spur the city’s lagging housing stock.
    Mark Dee March 12, Idaho Statesman, 12 Mar. 2026
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  • In the early 2000s, scientists first saw these conspicuous cataclysms, which can shine much longer and be more than 10 times brighter than a normal supernova.
    Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 11 Mar. 2026
  • The week-long delay in appointing a successor to Khamenei is becoming conspicuous.
    Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 6 Mar. 2026

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“Noticeable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noticeable. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.

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