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How does the adjective noticeable differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of noticeable are conspicuous, outstanding, prominent, remarkable, salient, and striking. While all these words mean "attracting notice or attention," noticeable applies to something unlikely to escape observation.

a piano recital with no noticeable errors

When would conspicuous be a good substitute for noticeable?

In some situations, the words conspicuous and noticeable are roughly equivalent. However, conspicuous applies to something that is obvious and unavoidable to the sight or mind.

conspicuous bureaucratic waste

Where would outstanding be a reasonable alternative to noticeable?

The meanings of outstanding and noticeable largely overlap; however, outstanding applies to something that rises above and excels others of the same kind.

honored for her outstanding contributions to science

When can prominent be used instead of noticeable?

While in some cases nearly identical to noticeable, prominent applies to something commanding notice by standing out from its surroundings or background.

a doctor who occupies a prominent position in the town

In what contexts can remarkable take the place of noticeable?

While the synonyms remarkable and noticeable are close in meaning, remarkable applies to something so extraordinary or exceptional as to invite comment.

a film of remarkable intelligence and wit

When might salient be a better fit than noticeable?

The words salient and noticeable can be used in similar contexts, but salient applies to something of significance that merits the attention given it.

the salient points of the speech

When is striking a more appropriate choice than noticeable?

The words striking and noticeable are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, 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 noticeable In fact, the survey found that churn intent – a user’s desire to end their Netflix subscription – saw noticeable improvement in all three markets, signaling growth potential in its subscription business. Sean Conlon, CNBC, 2 Dec. 2024 In stage 2, there is a moderate amount of cancer throughout the body, and people may begin to experience more noticeable symptoms.6117 Stage 3 Stage 3 multiple myeloma is the most advanced stage. Lindsay Curtis, Health, 1 Dec. 2024 There is a noticeable return to the use of doorbusters to attract early bird shoppers. David Moin, WWD, 29 Nov. 2024 The lakes are not only expanding but also undergoing noticeable transformations. Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for noticeable 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for noticeable
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  • One such name was DeSantis, Trump’s former primary challenger and prominent conservative figure.
    Cami Mondeaux, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 14 Dec. 2024
  • The film, which is set in the 1800s, follows real estate salesman Thomas Hutter (Hoult), who must find a new home for prominent Transylvanian Count Orlok (Skarsgård).
    Angel Saunders, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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  • What drove a lot of interest and buzz around the movie was a reported real-life feud between Blake Lively and star/director Justin Baldoni, which featured things like dramatic press tours, people not following people on Instagram and some passive aggressive press comments.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
  • The latter tapped them for the costume design of a dramatic, intepretative performance during Milan Design Week 2023.
    Sofia Celeste, WWD, 12 Dec. 2024
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  • Also remarkable is the huge number of musicians who have passed through the bands ranks.
    John Hopewell, Variety, 17 Dec. 2024
  • The film stars Poitier, Bill Cosby and Harry Belafonte and has a remarkable supporting cast including Calvin Lockhart, Flip Wilson, Richard Pryor, Paula Kelly, Roscoe Lee Browne, Don Marshall, Rosalind Cash, Paul Harris and Harold Nicholas.
    Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Dec. 2024
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  • As a result, the Eagles possessed the ball for 12:58 of the 15 minutes in the third to take a commanding lead.
    Mike DeFabo, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Others won’t want to commit to Microsoft Azure as their cloud platform, despite Microsoft’s commanding lead in generative AI.
    Kathleen Gallagher, Journal Sentinel, 11 Dec. 2024
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  • With drivers like Justin Haley, Michael McDowell, and Carson Hocevar joining the ranks, Spire Motorsports is making marked improvements in its talent pool.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
  • The pick is a marked turn from outgoing SEC Chair Gary Gensler, who cracked down on digital assets following a 2022 market rout that unveiled fraudulent practices and resulted in expensive blowups, including the sudden collapse of crypto exchange FTX, followed by crypto lenders Genesis and Celsius.
    Kate Gibson, CBS News, 5 Dec. 2024
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  • Tuck’s journey to this milestone is as impressive as her resume.
    Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 9 Dec. 2024
  • In an era when contemporary art has become an asset class, Rashid Johnson’s level of success is impressive, and apparently rock solid.
    Calvin Tomkins, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
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  • In some of Season 4’s most striking scenes—such as those involving two men who struggle with the lasting consequences of one’s childhood abuse—Guralnik helps her clients understand how coping mechanisms developed under duress can begin to undermine them.
    Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 12 Dec. 2024
  • And while Hozier has never seemed one to puff up his own wins, this time his entire team also appears to view the boost from his recent striking success in relatively low-key terms.
    Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 12 Dec. 2024
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  • The Beatles, the GOAT of all pop and rock groups, are conspicuous by their absence on the roster of Kennedy Center Honors recipients.
    Paul Grein, Billboard, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The most conspicuous example is the open-air winter sculpture garden at the center of the residence, an intimate, confined courtyard that allows art and nature to coalesce.
    Troy J. McMullen, Architectural Digest, 9 Dec. 2024

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“Noticeable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noticeable. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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