1
as in bizarre
different from the ordinary in a way that causes curiosity or suspicion
one participant in the race had a remarkable walk that was half-run, half-skip
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2
as in noticeable
likely to attract attention
there's a remarkable fixation with vanity of earthly pleasures in this author's poetry
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3
as in noteworthy
worth remembering or mentioning
just your average suburban ranch house, with nothing remarkable about it
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Recent Examples of remarkable
The remarkable images — taken from Quebec, Canada, during the March 29, 2025, partial solar eclipse — reveal the sun's outer atmosphere — a feature typically visible only during the brief moments of totality during a total solar eclipse.
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Jamie Carter, Space.com, 22 Apr. 2025
This kind of relationship with their host tree leads to remarkable accuracy for emerging every 13 or 17 years, Dugas said.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 22 Apr. 2025
And with Lazio failing to convert three of its five penalties, Bodø/Glimt became the first Norwegian team to reach the semifinals of a European competition – a remarkable achievement for the town of just 55,000 people located inside the Arctic Circle.
—George Ramsay, CNN Money, 18 Apr. 2025
Thank you to all the remarkable health care workers, who take our lives in your hands.
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
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Jamie Carter, Space.com, 22 Apr. 2025
This kind of relationship with their host tree leads to remarkable accuracy for emerging every 13 or 17 years, Dugas said.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 22 Apr. 2025
And with Lazio failing to convert three of its five penalties, Bodø/Glimt became the first Norwegian team to reach the semifinals of a European competition – a remarkable achievement for the town of just 55,000 people located inside the Arctic Circle.
—George Ramsay, CNN Money, 18 Apr. 2025
Thank you to all the remarkable health care workers, who take our lives in your hands.
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for remarkable
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This is just one in a series of bizarre events that unfolded on the afternoon of April 19, according to the Highlands County Sheriff's Office.—
Chris Spargo,
People.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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The gay man who was involved in Rep. Nancy Mace’s viral meltdown at an Ulta Beauty store is speaking out about the bizarre incident.—
Abby Monteil,
Them.,
22 Apr. 2025
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Use the dome light and flashers to make your vehicle more noticeable.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Arsenal’s change in tack from corners was immediately noticeable in their 1-1 draw with Brentford.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2025
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The distance from Dunedin, where the reserve is located, to mainland Antarctica is more than 1,500 miles, and the distance to the isolated islands is even farther, so while the species themselves are not rare, their appearance so far outside their natural range is noteworthy.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
15 Apr. 2025
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While the Cleveland Browns ended up keeping Garrett with a massive contract extension, Philadelphia's interest is noteworthy.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Apr. 2025
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If some readers were befuddled by Mr. Holland’s strange and magical imagery, graphic artists were entranced.—
Penelope Green,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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These stores typically feature eclectic collections of oddities, collectibles, curiosities, and decorative items that appeal to collectors and enthusiasts of the strange and unique.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Apr. 2025
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Greer served as chief of staff to then-trade representative Robert Lighthizer during the first Trump administration, giving him a front row seat and a prominent role in negotiations with China on tariffs and an eventual trade agreement.—
Brett Samuels,
The Hill,
19 Apr. 2025
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Among them was the explanation that Wuhan – the Chinese city where the virus first began spreading – is home to a prominent virology lab.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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The alchemy of bringing multiple things together to create a memorable pitch and start an exciting partnership all depends on chemistry.—
Rob Davis,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Some routes, of course, are superior to others, serving up memorable views from the observation car—or a private roomette.—
Ellen Carpenter,
AFAR Media,
24 Apr. 2025
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What’s funny about that is that Alexander appears to have some Leonard Williams to his game.—
Charlotte Carroll,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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What started out curious is going to curiouser — funny, violent and wild.—
Tom Gliatto,
People.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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McIlroy got the job done in a dramatic playoff over Justin Rose after a topsy-turvy final round that featured plenty of ups and downs.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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But don't focus directly on the radiant — some of the most dramatic meteors often appear farther away, streaking across the surrounding sky.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Remarkable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remarkable. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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