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Synonym Chooser

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 It is also shown in the series’ remarkable credits. Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2025 But more than that scramble, what Mayfield did with the Bucs receivers on the field was remarkable. Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 14 Oct. 2025 Russell’s remarkable life and career — spanning nearly a century from 1872 to 1970 — established him as a pioneering figure in analytic philosophy and one of the 20th century’s foremost logicians. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Oct. 2025 Economically, the transformation has been remarkable. Yossi Shelley, semafor.com, 13 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for remarkable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for remarkable
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  • In the film, Credenza runs the bizarre amusement park of Twitlandia alongside her husband — delighting in dirty pranks, filth and cruelty along the way.
    Jane LaCroix, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2025
  • However, an anonymous NFL general manager has urged the team to target a bizarre position instead.
    James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
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  • Private aviation also saw a noticeable bump there in 2022 as a result of wealthy buyers looking to avoid public transportation.
    Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2025
  • Aldi's Thanksgiving meal bundle this year feeds ten people for just $40, a noticeable markdown from last year's deal.
    Melina Khan, USA Today, 15 Oct. 2025
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  • Sure, pop and hip-hop may still ultimately dominate the top 40 arena, but the gentle upswing in popularity for a genre long clowned for being dead is obviously noteworthy.
    Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Just as noteworthy is what’s not inside—namely, surfactants, preservatives, and artificial fragrances.
    Deanna Pai, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2025
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  • Thomas Wentworth Higginson spent his leisure time writing down the strange new lyrics in his journal.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Oct. 2025
  • The place was a dump, with paint chipping from the ceilings, floors slanted at strange angles, rodent droppings situated along the floorboards, and paper-thin walls that welcomed in bitter winter air.
    Jeff Pearlman, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2025
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  • In the first few months that initiative has closed down two homeless camps, including a prominent one in Fountain Square, and housed 30 people living in them, according to project leaders.
    Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 15 Oct. 2025
  • The series traces what was going on with the prominent Murdaugh family in the years before Alex was convicted of shooting and killing Maggie and Paul on their family farm in 2021 and found guilty of two counts of possession of a weapon during commission of a violent crime.
    Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 15 Oct. 2025
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  • As cellphones have cultivated a certain sense of isolation and observing memorable moments on social media versus actually having them, the luxury sector’s interest in experiences may heighten.
    Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2025
  • In addition to his roles in films like House at the End of the Street (2012) and Point Break (2015), Max Thieriot has turned in a number of memorable performances on the small screen.
    Allison DeGrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Oct. 2025
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  • His writing is lavishly detailed and sharply intelligent, nuanced and lyrical but also funny and sometimes surreal.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2025
  • The dudes-rock montage that followed the execution sketch had some genuinely funny bits.
    T. M. Brown, New Yorker, 15 Oct. 2025
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  • Premier League football in the 2000s could be dramatic and explosive, but what the nostalgia for that era ignores is the number of dour, sterile games there were, many of them settled by a goal from a set piece.
    Oliver Kay, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
  • Playing the role of a manager to George Clooney’s movie star character in the film, critics have praised him for what is clearly been another step in his evolution as a dramatic actor.
    Pete Hammond, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2025

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“Remarkable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remarkable. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.

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