REMARKABLE Synonyms: 211 Similar and Opposite Words

Q: 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

Q: 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

Q: 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

Q: 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

Q: 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

Q: 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

Q: 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

remarkable

adjective

ri-ˈmär-kə-bəl

Definition of remarkable

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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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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as in noteworthy

worth remembering or mentioning just your average suburban ranch house, with nothing remarkable about it

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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

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Recent Examples of remarkable An edited transcript of this remarkable conversation appears below. — Jem Aswad, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026 When the relationship ended two years later, Sarah redirected her energy to self-care, which had a remarkable effect. — Georgia Casey, Allure, 9 Oct. 2026 Today, the brand’s stewards are a mix of veteran producers and relative newcomers who have kept the fanbase alive by using the IP to platform filmmakers with a remarkable array of creative talents. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 8 Oct. 2026 The vote comes amid a remarkable disconnect in Missouri, a state that elects Republicans but often supports progressive-leaning policies at the ballot box. — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 8 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for remarkable

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But at the center of this story is a man named Michael Organ who turns out to be a bizarre, seemingly dangerous conman.

— Terrence O'Brien, The Verge, 18 Oct. 2026
Aside from spreading fear and anxiety through the agricultural labor force — which might be the point, if the hope is many will self-deport — the surge is having some other bizarre and probably unintended consequences.

— Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of bizarre

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The research fellow also argued that the additional Russian diesel entering global markets is not sufficient to produce a noticeable reduction in consumer fuel prices in the short term.

— Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2026
The brand's emblem, which is incorporated into the translucent monoblock LED taillight beneath the seat and is sculpted by the bike's lights themselves, is the most noticeable of all Fragment elements.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of noticeable

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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

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Perhaps the only prominent Ukrainian who has demanded a wartime election is Fedorov, the former defense minister who elicited the comment about Starshield from Musk.

— Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 15 Oct. 2026
Mandell’s wife, Elizabeth Heller Mandell, a gallery owner, nonprofit consultant and arts patron from a prominent California family, predeceased him, leaving him in a position to extend her philanthropic work.

— Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of prominent

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OpenTable’s 2026 Dining Trends Highlights interest in happy-hour dining and experiential formats, offering options for diners who want a memorable experience without a hefty bill.

— Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Oct. 2026
Together, those qualities help the chorus remain easy to absorb, fluid and memorable.

— David Penn, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of memorable

Adjective

Underneath the celebrity and the tabloid headlines is someone who’s vulnerable, funny and desperately trying to hold her life together.

— Max Goldbart, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026
The book’s humor is sharp and merciless, akin to that of a standup comedy show, and yet the things described are far from funny.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of funny

Adjective

Another image showed Fox reclining beneath the same dramatic lighting in a metallic two-piece swimsuit.

— Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
Baylor’s big quiet concern Baylor’s McLane Stadium is the centerpiece of a dramatic redesign that gives the city of Waco a visible lift that does nothing but help morale, for the university, students and residents.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Oct. 2026

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