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How does the adjective remarkable differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of remarkable are conspicuous, noticeable, outstanding, prominent, salient, and striking. While all these words mean "attracting notice or attention," remarkable applies to something so extraordinary or exceptional as to invite comment.

a film of remarkable intelligence and wit

When is conspicuous a more appropriate choice than remarkable?

Although the words conspicuous and remarkable have much in common, conspicuous applies to something that is obvious and unavoidable to the sight or mind.

conspicuous bureaucratic waste

In what contexts can noticeable take the place of remarkable?

The synonyms noticeable and remarkable are sometimes interchangeable, but noticeable applies to something unlikely to escape observation.

a piano recital with no noticeable errors

Where would outstanding be a reasonable alternative to remarkable?

While in some cases nearly identical to remarkable, outstanding applies to something that rises above and excels others of the same kind.

honored for her outstanding contributions to science

When would prominent be a good substitute for remarkable?

The words prominent and remarkable are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, prominent applies to something commanding notice by standing out from its surroundings or background.

a doctor who occupies a prominent position in the town

When can salient be used instead of remarkable?

In some situations, the words salient and remarkable are roughly equivalent. However, salient applies to something of significance that merits the attention given it.

the salient points of the speech

When is it sensible to use striking instead of remarkable?

The words striking and remarkable can be used in similar contexts, but 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 remarkable South Florida is a place of remarkable diversity. Adam Abutaa, Sun Sentinel, 21 June 2026 Notably, two of the hairpins featured remarkable carvings of cats—one seated and one standing. Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 20 June 2026 In the internet age, such a massive public resource may not seem remarkable. Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 20 June 2026 That balance between preserving history and looking toward the future is perhaps best illustrated by Hollywood in Miniature, one of the center’s most remarkable attractions. Daily News, 20 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for remarkable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for remarkable
Adjective
  • In a bizarre scene at the ceremony, his troops stood at attention as Ríos addressed them in a live video feed from a Bogotá prison.
    John Otis, NPR, 21 June 2026
  • This has produced a toxic and bizarre backlash.
    Tom Deignan, New York Daily News, 21 June 2026
Adjective
  • Evolutionary cues, emotional encoding and genetics all converge in how partners experience each other’s smell, and a noticeable shift in that experience may be worth paying attention to.
    Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 June 2026
  • After 12 weeks, the results suggested that a tiny dose of regular exercise could yield noticeable physical benefits.
    Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 23 June 2026
Adjective
  • However, the most noteworthy information in the report concerns the Florida spaceport, where demand from SpaceX’s Starship and Blue Origin’s New Glenn launch vehicles is expected to stress NASA.
    Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 22 June 2026
  • Something so rare is noteworthy.
    Brendan Quinn, New York Times, 21 June 2026
Adjective
  • Informal Beyblade battles are popping up in strangest of places, with players huddling in parks, gyms and shopping malls.
    Chris Lau, CNN Money, 24 June 2026
  • The falseness of the medium, though, jibed with the falseness of most attempts, throughout American history, to make sense of this enormous, strange man.
    Christopher Hooks, Harpers Magazine, 23 June 2026
Adjective
  • His father, Manuel Cepeda, was a prominent figure in the Colombian Communist Party, and was assassinated in 1994 during a particularly bloody era in Colombia's internal conflict.
    David Unsworth, FOXNews.com, 23 June 2026
  • The chatbot’s responses include citations and prominent links to news outlets.
    Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 23 June 2026
Adjective
  • Best cooking classes for kids abroad For families traveling internationally or living overseas, two standout programs offer something memorable.
    Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 24 June 2026
  • Since going back to work, her most memorable pop culture moments have been on the show Make It or Break It, her gig as a co-host on The View and her third-place finish on Dancing with the Stars.
    Diana Pearl, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026
Adjective
  • This scene is funny as well as poignant because Albert was played by the late Rob Reiner.
    Jen Chaney, Vulture, 26 June 2026
  • But while there are occasionally funny moments, these movies are emblematic of the dumbing down of America.
    Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 25 June 2026
Adjective
  • Now, following intense backlash from local communities, a series of lawsuits and a leadership shakeup at the Department of Homeland Security, the agency appears to be abandoning the initiative – a dramatic shift away from a plan that had already seen spending upwards of $1 billion.
    Christopher Cann, USA Today, 25 June 2026
  • The show’s dramatic romance and journey of self-growth seems to fit in line with something Austen would’ve imagined for her characters.
    Arushi Jacob, Variety, 25 June 2026

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“Remarkable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remarkable. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.

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