memorable

adjective

ˈmem-rə-bəl How to pronounce memorable (audio)
Definition of memorablenext
1
as in remarkable
not easily forgotten the troupe put on the most memorable performance of Hamlet that I have ever seen

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2
as in noteworthy
worth remembering or mentioning a classic Broadway musical with a raft of memorable songs

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Recent Examples of memorable For those of a certain age, news about the global antics of eponymous founder John McAfee may have made the name extra memorable. — Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 14 Oct. 2026 But the original just celebrated its 25th anniversary with a screening at Wollman Rink, the Central Park ice skating venue that played a memorable supporting role. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2026 Erick Fedde made only two relief appearances, including the memorable bulk role in Game 3 of the ALDS, leaving to thunderous applause and the sound of 40,000 Sox fans chanting his name. — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 13 Oct. 2026 If your flight arrives early, the sunrise makes a memorable welcome. — Cherri Briggs, Travel + Leisure, 13 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for memorable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for memorable
  1. remarkable
  2. noteworthy
  3. unforgettable
  4. notable
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  • This is a remarkable achievement, and although outside evidence is limited, researchers generally view it as promising.
    — Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026
  • These attract big audiences, who listen to the likes of Olivia Colman, Jessie Buckley and even Queen Camilla reading remarkable letters aloud.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of remarkable
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  • The Buffalo Bills beat the Los Angeles Rams 37-34 in overtime in a back-and-forth game that featured noteworthy performances from the last two AP NFL MVPs in Josh Allen and Matthew Stafford.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026
  • For Bernard Srour, PharmD, PhD, a research professor at the French Institute for Agriculture, Environment, and Food (INRAE) in Paris, the long follow-up period is particularly noteworthy.
    — Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of noteworthy
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  • The 2026 Billboard Latin Music Awards will bring together the biggest names in Latin music for a night of unforgettable performances, collaborations and special honors.
    — Sigal Ratner-Arias, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2026
  • And yet, in both features, the Azerbaijan rising star Eldar Isgandarov does just that, walking off with some of the funniest bits, the most outrageous expressions, the most unforgettable line readings.
    — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of unforgettable
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  • The Connecticut Business and Industry Association’s annual business survey, released in September, found that some 72% of respondents reported having difficulty finding and retaining workers, with skill gaps being a notable part of the problem.
    — P.R. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026
  • The event was attended by some of Hollywood’s most prolific and notable actors, filmmakers, and industry executives as well as members of the event’s host committee who came together to support the museum.
    — Vanity Fair, Vanity Fair, 18 Oct. 2026
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“Memorable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/memorable. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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