remarkable

[ri-mahr-kuh-buhl]

adjective

1. notably or conspicuously unusual; extraordinary.

   a remarkable change.

   Antonyms: ordinary, common

2. worthy of notice or attention.

   Synonyms: striking, distinguished, noteworthy, notable, rare, uncommon, singular, unusual, exceptional
   Antonyms: ordinary, common

remarkable

/ rɪˈmɑːkəbəl /

adjective

1. worthy of note or attention

   a remarkable achievement

2. unusual, striking, or extraordinary

   a remarkable sight

Other Word Forms

• remarkability noun
• remarkableness noun
• remarkably adverb
• quasi-remarkable adjective
• unremarkable adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of remarkable¹

From the French word remarquable, dating back to 1595–1605; remark, -able

Example Sentences

What first made the likes of Bad Bunny and Karol G remarkable has, subtly, emerged as a key feature of their massive international appeal.

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Relaxed, joking and enjoying teasing his rivals, Verstappen has a chance to complete a remarkable run with a spectacular title triumph.

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Bonds was an all-action, versatile player who mixed remarkable fitness, a fiercely competitive nature and skill into a potent combination that was at the heart of everything he and West Ham did.

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Their collective group, known as Lepidosauria, has achieved remarkable success, raising long-standing questions about which early traits gave them such an advantage.

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The winning streak completed a remarkable turnaround from a 2024 where England lost seven successive matches against tier-one opposition and they now enter the Six Nations as genuine title contenders.

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Related Words

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• exceptional 
• important 
• impressive 
• miraculous 
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• notable 
• noteworthy 
• noticeable 
• odd 
• outstanding 
• phenomenal 
• rare 
• significant 
• singular 
• solid 
• strange 
• striking 
• surprising 
• uncommon