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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

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of noticeable In those locations where the rising sun will be reduced to a crescent, observers may wonder if there will be a noticeable change in daylight illumination. Joe Rao, Space.com, 28 Mar. 2025 That passing Carlisle mentioned was also noticeable. Tony East, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025 Still, Carney and Trump sounded a hopeful note after the call – a noticeable change in tone from the fractious relationship between former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Trump. Max Saltman, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2025 As discrimination increased, the increase in screening positive for depression, anxiety or both varied by race, with a more noticeable rise among groups that are often overlooked in these discussions – white, Asian and multiracial adults. Monica Wang, The Conversation, 28 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for noticeable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for noticeable
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  • The piece's stamp on the back also signified that it was brought to the United States by a high-end importer and sold to a prominent art collector, Markow said.
    Megan Forrester, ABC News, 26 Mar. 2025
  • Trump also targeted the law firm Covington & Burling through an executive order while Perkins Coie, another prominent law firm that Trump targeted with an executive order, took the issue to court and won a temporary restraining order against the order.
    Mabinty Quarshie, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 26 Mar. 2025
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  • Given Trump’s order, the release of all this information sounded dramatic, but much of what has been revealed is about as interesting as that driver’s-license detail.
    Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 22 Mar. 2025
  • Former Reba co-stars Melissa Peterman (as Gabby, the needy and dramatic bartender) and Reba McEntire already have proven chemistry, and any scene between the two is a lightning rod for plenty of chuckles.
    Marc Berman, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
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  • For now, the Rice Lake population continues to hold steady, buoyed by the remarkable longevity of its oldest members.
    Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
  • Love comes with a track record of achieving remarkable racing milestones.
    Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2025
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  • Since launching his campaign in March, Cuomo has taken a commanding lead in the polls and siphoned some of Adams’s old political coalition.
    David Sivak, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 24 Mar. 2025
  • The Big Cat still holds a commanding lead in career earnings at $120,999,166.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
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  • Zoom in: The best way to prevent a rattler bite is to watch your step and stay on marked trails, according to the department.
    Jessica Boehm, Axios, 31 Mar. 2025
  • Under the agreement, P4 will provide two armed security officers in specialized, marked vehicles who will work within the village seven days a week between the hours of 11 p.m. and 7 a.m., patrolling specific neighborhoods and commercial areas, or the village as a whole.
    Jennifer Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2025
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  • Rashida has carved out a similarly impressive range for herself, appearing on shows like The Office, Parks and Recreation, Angie Tribeca, and Sunny, and starring in Sofia Coppola's 2020 film On the Rocks.
    James Mercadante, EW.com, 21 Mar. 2025
  • The movement is composed of 514 pieces framed within a titanium baseplate, all of which come together to provide the impressive array of complications present.
    Blake Buettner, Robb Report, 21 Mar. 2025
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  • The sport is seemingly designed to cater to the combat sport fan who doesn’t want to see the grappling associated with MMA, but would prefer to see more action and striking variation than traditional boxing.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
  • Rylance carries a striking and beautiful complexity across the series.
    Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 23 Mar. 2025
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  • Something obvious was missing, easily conspicuous by the absence.
    Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 19 Mar. 2025
  • The images are another apt reminder that many Middle Eastern countries are fairly discreet about their ballistic missile arsenals, with some conspicuous exceptions.
    Paul Iddon, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025

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“Noticeable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noticeable. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.

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