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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 To have a front-row seat to that is truly remarkable. Lexi Lane, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026 Rubies have long been called the king of gemstones, and these stones—chosen for their remarkable crystalline clarity—carry the kind of intensity collectors once only associated with the legendary Burmese rubies of decades past. Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 17 May 2026 Gonzalo Javier Santile Rare Astronomical Events Captured Beyond dramatic landscapes, the 2026 collection also showcases remarkable astronomical and natural phenomena. Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026 Still, this is a remarkable start to a season. Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 17 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for remarkable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for remarkable
Adjective
  • That is pretty bizarre, given how fantastic both atmospheres have been throughout the playoffs.
    Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 17 May 2026
  • Rather than representing a bizarre evolutionary innovation unique to salamanders, regeneration may actually reflect an ancient trait that many vertebrates once possessed more broadly.
    Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
Adjective
  • For families dealing with allergies, wildfire smoke, pets or newer homes with lingering chemical odors, upgrading to a real HEPA air purifier can make a noticeable difference.
    Ryan Brennan May 18, Charlotte Observer, 18 May 2026
  • Either way, the presence of the nutsedge has given a clear roadmap for corrective maintenance on an issue that often isn’t noticeable until root rot sets in.
    Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 18 May 2026
Adjective
  • However, that doesn’t mean there aren’t a ton of noteworthy deals running on the site right this second.
    Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 18 May 2026
  • Fort Carré, a 16th-century fort shaped like a star, is another noteworthy landmark.
    Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 18 May 2026
Adjective
  • They were considered to have strange physical afflictions or weak mental attitudes, and some people with endocrine diseases were even dismissed as ‘freaks’ and heckled in circuses or locked away in institutions.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 May 2026
  • So yes, there was a kind of resistance, because the film and the script could seem strange, and some people wanted to normalize it, to fit it into a genre.
    Roberto Prieto, Variety, 19 May 2026
Adjective
  • References to gambling during NBA games analyzed by The Post appeared on average in 1 of every 3 minutes and were often prominent.
    Luke Connors, Washington Post, 19 May 2026
  • Romano’s sturdy book may not stint on examples of Mary’s bad behavior—including a ferociously jealous verbal assault, near the end of the war, on the wife of a prominent Union general—but the biographer keeps tilting against those who slighted Mary in even the most superficial ways.
    Thomas Mallon, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
Adjective
  • Tension would circle the Rangers throughout what became the most memorable season in the franchise’s 100-year history, which culminated with a seven-game series win over the Vancouver Canucks in the Stanley Cup Final.
    Vincent Z. Mercogliano, New York Times, 21 May 2026
  • Sometimes there’s an English language barrier, but everyone is patient and eager to make your stay memorable.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 May 2026
Adjective
  • Jon Rahm is one of the best handful of golfers in the world, and, in media availability and his infrequent YouTube golf appearances, is thoughtful, funny and personable.
    Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
  • Semple’s writing is warm and absurdly funny but also occasionally devastating—as when, roughly midway through the book, Adora digresses into recalling her experiences writing for a comedy show in the 1990s.
    The Atlantic, The Atlantic, 14 May 2026
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  • For the more adventurous, a coastal path recently opened that snakes around the foot of the dramatic Dois Irmãos to São Conrado and is well worth the extra legwork for the unforgettable vistas.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 May 2026
  • The adaptation doesn’t always get the dramatic proportions right.
    Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026

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

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