remarkable

adjective

re·​mark·​able ri-ˈmär-kə-bəl How to pronounce remarkable (audio)
Synonyms of remarkable
: worthy of being or likely to be noticed especially as being uncommon or extraordinary
remarkableness noun
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noticeable, remarkable, prominent, outstanding, conspicuous, salient, striking mean attracting notice or attention.

noticeable applies to something unlikely to escape observation.

a piano recital with no noticeable errors

remarkable applies to something so extraordinary or exceptional as to invite comment.

a film of remarkable intelligence and wit

prominent applies to something commanding notice by standing out from its surroundings or background.

a doctor who occupies a prominent position in the town

outstanding applies to something that rises above and excels others of the same kind.

honored for her outstanding contributions to science

conspicuous applies to something that is obvious and unavoidable to the sight or mind.

conspicuous bureaucratic waste

salient applies to something of significance that merits the attention given it.

the salient points of the speech

striking applies to something that impresses itself powerfully and deeply upon the observer's mind or vision.

the region's striking poverty

Examples of remarkable in a Sentence

Competing in the Olympics is a remarkable achievement. The girl has a remarkable talent.
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The debate over who gets to participate is precisely what Jason Gong, founder of the watch community Complecto, found most remarkable about the launch. Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 20 May 2026 SpaceX presents optionality with remarkable execution risks. Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026 Powers may be the most likely first change on a front that’s had remarkable continuity through Payton’s tenure here, but Denver is trying to be ready for whatever comes its way. Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 20 May 2026 There’s not a lot of visible output of the meeting—that doesn’t mean that nothing happened—but one of the things that was visible was a remarkable weakening of the American line on Taiwan. David Frum, The Atlantic, 20 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for remarkable

Word History

First Known Use

1593, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of remarkable was in 1593

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“Remarkable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/remarkable. Accessed 21 May. 2026.

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remarkable

adjective
re·​mark·​able ri-ˈmär-kə-bəl How to pronounce remarkable (audio)
: worthy of being or likely to be noticed especially as being uncommon or extraordinary
remarkableness noun
remarkably
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adverb

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