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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 The present-day echoes felt remarkable and were a huge reason to make it. Addie Morfoot, Variety, 16 Sep. 2025 After years of enjoying popularity, Colorado’s top Democrats are now showing a remarkable drop in their approval ratings among voters. The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 16 Sep. 2025 Having friends secures Israel’s place in the region and the world, as the remarkable coordinated response to Iranian missile barrages should’ve made clear. Bloomberg Opinion, Twin Cities, 16 Sep. 2025 Frazier’s time in Manila was less remarkable. Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for remarkable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for remarkable
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  • But everything changes when a string of gruesome killings—which grow increasingly bizarre, with victims covered in rashes and found in deranged, violent states—involves his young daughter Hyo-jin (Kim Hwan-hee).
    Travis Bean, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
  • Paxton’s interest in Paul’s plight was bizarre, obsessive and so far beyond normal operations at the attorney general’s office that the agency’s top officials struggled to convey their concerns during the hourslong meeting with two FBI agents.
    Kimberly Ross, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
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  • When compared with the DeathAdder V4 Pro, the difference is slight but noticeable.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 18 Sep. 2025
  • The New Shape of the Curve Year-to-date production growth for 2025 marks a noticeable deceleration compared to the peak shale boom years, when annual growth often ran in the double digits.
    Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
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  • The most noteworthy is that the new bench boss plans to start veteran Mika Zibanejad at right wing.
    Vincent Z. Mercogliano, New York Times, 18 Sep. 2025
  • Zavacephale’s cranium had a few noteworthy quirks, however.
    Jack Tamisiea, Scientific American, 17 Sep. 2025
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  • The combination of strange comments, a clear lack of education and experience, and a disturbing personal history with mental health struggles and domestic problems doomed his campaign.
    Kimberly Ross, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Coon admitted that their daughter has also taken up a strange favorite film.
    Avalon Hester, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
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  • The inquiry also scrutinized prominent Trump allies, including Sidney Powell, Rudy Giuliani, and Stephen Miller, along with dozens of consultants and political action committees tied to the former president’s orbit.
    Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 18 Sep. 2025
  • Almost a week after one of America’s most prominent conservative activists was shot and killed during an event at Utah Valley University, a 22-year-old man accused of executing the attack with his grandfather’s rifle appeared in court Tuesday to face state charges.
    Taylor Romine, CNN Money, 17 Sep. 2025
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  • Since then, games like Void Crew have amped up the experience of what made Bridge Crew so good, but part of what made that evening of November 16 so memorable was the escapism.
    Daryl Baxter, Space.com, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Morman recently captured one memorable interaction between Mila and one of her younger siblings.
    Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
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  • Above all, the film is simply very funny.
    Peter Tonguette, The Washington Examiner, 19 Sep. 2025
  • Funerals are not funny and responsible broadcasters always separate murder from mirth.
    Dave Smith, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2025
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  • The most dramatic of these are the annual benchmark revisions, which align the monthly survey data with the more comprehensive Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW), a near-complete count of jobs derived from unemployment insurance tax records.
    Jeff Gapusan, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
  • Advertisement But when Episode 10 ended with Conrad boarding a plane to Paris in pursuit of Belly, fans began gearing up for a dramatic—and possibly heartbreaking—finale.
    Megan McCluskey, Time, 17 Sep. 2025

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“Remarkable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remarkable. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.

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