remarkable
adjective
Synonyms
- bizarre
- bizarro
- cranky
- crazy
- curious
- eccentric
- erratic
- far-out
- funky
- funny
- kinky
- kooky
- kookie
- odd
- off-kilter
- off-the-wall
- offbeat
- out-of-the-way
- outlandish
- outré
- peculiar
- quaint
- queer
- queerish
- quirky
- rum [chiefly British]
- screwy
- spaced-out
- strange
- wacky
- whacky
- way-out
- weird
- weirdo
- wild
Example Sentences
Haider Warraich, Scientific American, 8 Sep. 2022 Her unwavering service to the country and the Commonweath for 70 years were remarkable not just for their length but for her fortitude and graciousness throughout. Shannon Larson, BostonGlobe.com, 8 Sep. 2022 The care that its authors took to preserve it for the future is remarkable in and of itself. Gary Schiff, Sun Sentinel, 7 Sep. 2022 However, these flowers are even more remarkable because certain hydrangea varieties can change between blue, purple, and pink. Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2022 The heat wave, which began the last week of August, is remarkable for both its ferocity and duration, officials said. Joe Ryan, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2022 However, one game has stuck with those involved in the remarkable feat: Aug. 17 in Atlanta. Jenna Ortiz, The Arizona Republic, 4 Sep. 2022 Each bell-ringer has to know exactly when to hurry or delay so that the transpositions occur as planned, a remarkable feat of cooperation and coordination. Eugenia Cheng, WSJ, 4 Aug. 2022 The ring has notched multiple records, actually, including the Guinness World Records and Asian Book and Records, for the remarkable feat. Dana Givens, Robb Report, 25 July 2022 See More Word History
circa 1604, in the meaning defined above
Kids Definition
remarkable
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remarkable
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Synonyms & Similar Words
- bizarre
- strange
- funny
- peculiar
- odd
- weird
- curious
- erratic
- unusual
- unique
- crazy
- eccentric
- abnormal
- extraordinary
- quirky
- quaint
- wild
- outstanding
- fantastic
- outré
- outlandish
- offbeat
- unconventional
- funky
- outrageous
- uncommon
- wacky
- screwy
- bizarro
- kinky
- weirdo
- rare
- kooky
- queer
- whacky
- phenomenal
- striking
- noticeable
- fantastical
- rum
- notable
- off-the-wall
- queerish
- far-out
- off-kilter
- shocking
- conspicuous
- prominent
- way-out
- cranky
- kookie
- out-of-the-way
- freakish
- singular
- freak
- freaky
- atypical
- aberrant
- salient
- puzzling
- flaky
- phantasmagoric
- baffling
- perplexing
- unwonted
- bewildering
- spaced-out
- idiosyncratic
- atrocious
- uncustomary
- phantasmagorical
- confounding
- mystifying
- unorthodox
- nonconformist
- nonmainstream
- addlepated
- crotchety
- out-there
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- ordinary
- typical
- normal
- unremarkable
- average
- usual
- standard
- commonplace
- everyday
- prosaic
- garden
- routine
- unexceptional
- conventional
- conservative
- familiar
- common
- predictable
- expected
- run-of-the-mill
- frequent
- workaday
- regular
- customary
- conformist
- habitual
- knee-jerk
- wonted
Synonyms & Similar Words
- noticeable
- prominent
- dramatic
- impressive
- commanding
- striking
- brilliant
- marked
- outstanding
- conspicuous
- interesting
- pronounced
- emphatic
- showy
- arresting
- notable
- noteworthy
- bold
- distinguished
- flamboyant
- visible
- eye-catching
- noisy
- highlighted
- loud
- catchy
- fascinating
- discernible
- spectacular
- splashy
- salient
- recognizable
- glaring
- perceptible
- bodacious
- eminent
- detectable
- observable
- kenspeckle
- extravagant
- grabby
- fancy
- discernable
- ornate
- tawdry
- riveting
- flagrant
- enthralling
- gaudy
- spotlighted
- screaming
- absorbing
- engrossing
- meretricious
- flashy
- swank
- howling
- glitzy
- opulent
- jazzy
- ostentatious
- pretentious
- garish
- swanky
- overwrought
- florid
- overdone
- glittery
- hifalutin
- highfalutin
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- unremarkable
- subtle
- inconspicuous
- unobtrusive
- hidden
- unshowy
- insignificant
- obscure
- unflamboyant
- modest
- unemphatic
- faint
- unimportant
- unnoticeable
- simple
- undistinguished
- concealed
- unpretentious
- dim
- unaffected
- unassuming
- shrouded
- subtle
- quiet
- understated
- conservative
- plain
- subdued
- restrained
- muted
- unflashy
- toned-down
Synonyms & Similar Words
- noteworthy
- memorable
- notable
- observable
- mentionable
- namable
- unforgettable
- nameable
- repeatable
- citable
- indelible
- quotable
- newsworthy
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- unremarkable
- forgettable
- unmemorable
- ordinary
- unexceptional
- average
- prosaic
- standard
- routine
- run-of-the-mill
Synonym Chooser
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.
Although the words conspicuous and remarkable have much in common, conspicuous applies to something that is obvious and unavoidable to the sight or mind.
The synonyms noticeable and remarkable are sometimes interchangeable, but noticeable applies to something unlikely to escape observation.
While in some cases nearly identical to remarkable, outstanding applies to something that rises above and excels others of the same kind.
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.
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 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.