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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 Meanwhile, the more natural pink’s fading is hardly noticeable at all. Katy Herman, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025 The racial and ethnic differences in transplant needs are especially noticeable with kidney disease. Andrew Jones, Hartford Courant, 2 Mar. 2025 The flare cut is also wide enough to be noticeable, but slim enough to wear without feeling too voluminous. Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 24 Feb. 2025 The lighter weight is definitely noticeable, which coupled with the rounded corners make the phone much more comfortable to hold. Ben Sin, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for noticeable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for noticeable
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  • Other prominent craftspeople have received an impressive amount of noms without a win.
    Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 2 Mar. 2025
  • The National Arboretum, long unjustly neglected, deserves a prominent place in the Fourth of July celebrations of 2026.
    Michael Brickman, National Review, 2 Mar. 2025
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  • That was a dramatic increase from the $32 million in sponsorship money the federation earned the year before.
    Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 28 Feb. 2025
  • What Happens Next The dramatic turn of events could have far-reaching consequences in Europe and beyond.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
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  • The very fact that there is a debate to be had about which country has the advantage in this war shows a remarkable inversion in expectation.
    Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 5 Mar. 2025
  • Bollywood has seen some remarkable box office performances for re-releases in the past few months and the romantic movie, Sanam Teri Kasam is the latest one to lead the race.
    Sweta Kaushal, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
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  • Boston committed 19 turnovers and looked a step slow in the paint (where Detroit owned a commanding 62-20 scoring edge) and in transition (29-8).
    Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 27 Feb. 2025
  • Meanwhile, a poll conducted by WPA Intelligence between January 28 and 30 among 600 likely Republican primary voters gave Ramaswamy another commanding lead over his rivals, with 57 percent support compared to Yost's 26 percent.
    Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
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  • The Vézère Valley has 420 miles of marked trails winding through forest and meadow.
    Ashlea Halpern, AFAR Media, 6 Mar. 2025
  • But in the past two years that has changed, showing marked improvement in the police unit’s work after nearly the entire unit was suspended for about a month and replaced in January 2016.
    Ian Cummings, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2025
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  • Schultz and Smith both pitched three impressive scoreless innings in their two Cactus League outings.
    LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2025
  • In reaction to the impressive results, Siebert Williams Shank analyst Gabriele Sorbara reaffirmed a buy rating on FANG stock with a price target of $230.
    TipRanks.com Staff, CNBC, 9 Mar. 2025
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  • In another striking display of Ukrainian air power on or just before Thursday, a robotic Aeroprakt A-22 bomber, presumably flown by the Ukrainian Unmanned Systems Forces, flew low over Bryansk under the cover of darkness and dropped a 550-pound bomb on a Russian installation.
    David Axe, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
  • For example, earlier this month, a striking residence refurbished by architect Robert Stone was hoisted onto the market for $7.5 million.
    Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 28 Feb. 2025
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  • Costs have been driven in part by levies to prevent and insure against wildfires, but the analysts anticipate a less conspicuous source of pressure on power bills going forward: growing electricity demand from data centers.
    CalMatters, The Mercury News, 19 Feb. 2025
  • If Hochul does fire Adams, Cuomo — who’s kept a careful distance from Adams and a conspicuous silence about his problems — would almost surely enter the mayor’s race as its frontrunner instead of running against Hochul next year to win back his old job.
    Harry Siegel, New York Daily News, 15 Feb. 2025

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“Noticeable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noticeable. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.

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