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 Barista Taryn Nugen said the past week has felt similar to its holiday busy season, though the Argentina World Cup game Monday has brought a noticeable spike. Kansas City Star, 16 June 2026 The quake’s shallow depth made light shaking noticeable despite its low magnitude. Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 15 June 2026 Pulisic is a key piece of the USMNT, and his absence was noticeable in the second half. Matt Reigle, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026 The difference is noticeable in multiple ways. Dan Hayes, New York Times, 13 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for noticeable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for noticeable
Adjective
  • The durability of this group will play a prominent role in the defense’s overall success.
    Alec Lewis, New York Times, 16 June 2026
  • Having faced considerable losses already and staring down more to come, many of the prominent combatants spend Season 3 in an existential crisis, which lends the series a similar atmosphere.
    Ben Travers, IndieWire, 15 June 2026
Adjective
  • The Cowboys went with a more aesthetically pleasing tint on the windows, which does have a dramatic effect on the natural sun inside the stadium.
    Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 June 2026
  • The four dramatic crashes happening so close together has raised concerns, but experts say there is no sign of any connection between the very different accidents.
    Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 17 June 2026
Adjective
  • Gel Alpha has a remarkable ability to spot toxic behavior that should not be normalized.
    Sarah Scott, Parents, 14 June 2026
  • White evangelical churches—revivalists, under Sutton’s classification system—experienced remarkable growth, while liberal mainline Protestant churches withered.
    Michael Luo, New Yorker, 14 June 2026
Adjective
  • Or perhaps the Black policemen, who often watched the house without their white commanding officer, secretly sympathized with the uprising.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 June 2026
  • Moments after the Knicks completed the largest comeback in NBA Finals history in Game 4 — erasing a 29-point deficit to take a commanding 3-1 series lead over the San Antonio Spurs — Stiller burst through the postgame interview room doors like the Kool-Aid Man.
    Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 15 June 2026
Adjective
  • The look was a marked contrast from her first Grand Prix look, which featured a see-through black lace corset-style top tucked into a pair of jeans.
    Meg Walters, InStyle, 7 June 2026
  • Abel’s enthusiasm for Alphabet is a marked contrast to Buffett’s great reluctance to invest in tech.
    Alex Crippen, CNBC, 6 June 2026
Adjective
  • As one of Montana’s longest standing dude ranches, the property is constantly reimagining through refined design, a wildly impressive staff, and heaps of annual events bringing loads of travelers, from local to first-time ranchers alike.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 June 2026
  • The flyover, the atmosphere, the crowd and the impressive feat of constructing the platform, stage and stands on the White House lawn.
    Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2026
Adjective
  • The most striking endorsement came from a famously tech-shy investor.
    Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
  • Golden interiors and a striking red dragon greet you at Myers + Chang, a swanky restaurant in South End with a fair amount of funk from Joanne Chang and her partner Christopher Myers, both of Flour bakery, and executive chef Ashley Lujares.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 June 2026
Adjective
  • The instruments are on conspicuous display in the respective sitting rooms, each placed atop a shrine of its own, often with an incense stick burning under it.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 June 2026
  • Mexican fans still dominated the supporter numbers — conspicuous in the shirt of the national side — with a healthy number of South Koreans, but there were very few Czech fans.
    Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 14 June 2026

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“Noticeable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noticeable. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.

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