1
2
3

Synonym Chooser

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

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of remarkable Through liberating song and dance and bold visuals, this odyssey follows the journey of four remarkable women in Mexico, each pursuing their own happiness. Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 3 Mar. 2025 Lumet and a remarkable cast headed by Henry Fonda create high drama as jurors arguing a case that all but Fonda’s character sees as open-and-shut — leading him to dig in in an attempt to make everyone else see it his way. Keith Phipps, Vulture, 3 Mar. 2025 The Los Angeles wildfires that started on January 7th of this year were remarkable for a number of reasons. Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2025 It is anonymized but remarkable in its granularity, including details such as gestational age, complications and procedures. CNN, 21 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for remarkable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for remarkable
Adjective
  • The bizarre case of Luigi Mangione should also be considered a needless stain on Baltimore.
    Baltimore Sun Editorial Board, Baltimore Sun, 6 Mar. 2025
  • The bizarre incident occurred early Tuesday when authorities say a man hopped a metal fence of a home in the 900 block of Wakefield Avenue and set fire to a black sedan in the front yard.
    Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • This processor delivers a noticeable jump in performance while still maintaining the all-day battery life the tablet is known for.
    K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 5 Mar. 2025
  • There’s a wide range of cases available, with different aspects and capabilities—including some that partly overcome the 16e’s noticeable oversight: no MagSafe.
    David Phelan, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Similarly noteworthy is the versatility of the suspension, whose adaptive settings enable it to feel supple when driven casually but taut at speed.
    Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 25 Feb. 2025
  • The draft appears to be full of tackle-guard tweeners, and the measurements for players such as LSU’s Will Campbell and Texas’ Kelvin Banks Jr. also will be noteworthy.
    Matt Barrows, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • But a blinkered narrative coupled with misty-eyed aesthetic choices yield a strange and scattershot result.
    Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Mar. 2025
  • Yet even on the Right, setting policy based on birth rates might have seemed strange a few years ago, when the Republican Party was best known for its libertarian emphasis on free markets and economic growth.
    Haisten Willis, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 10 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Zelensky arrived at the White House wearing a black sweater with two buttons that featured the Ukrainian trident—a prominent element of the nation's flag and a symbol of power and authority—in addition to black cargo pants and boots.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Mar. 2025
  • Other prominent craftspeople have received an impressive amount of noms without a win.
    Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 2 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • The Panthers, meanwhile, can thank Sweeney for their missing piece, and the rest of us can thank him for a memorable afternoon.
    Dom Luszczyszyn, The Athletic, 8 Mar. 2025
  • And in the past two nights, two of the biggest shows in the respective sports made a memorable stops in the biggest market.
    Larry Fleisher, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Know your audience—What one person finds funny, another might not.
    Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
  • Not the most memorable, but Myers’s flail-laughing at his own insufferable jokes remains a pretty funny encapsulation of Musk’s self-satisfied riffing.
    Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 9 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • The attack marks a dramatic change in Dana for the episodes to come, LaNasa says.
    Ashley Boucher, EW.com, 28 Feb. 2025
  • One other important but under-publicized recent change has been a dramatic infrastructure improvement in India’s roadways.
    Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Remarkable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remarkable. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.

More from Merriam-Webster on remarkable

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!