remarkable
Americanadjective
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notably or conspicuously unusual; extraordinary.
a remarkable change.
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worthy of notice or attention.
- Synonyms:
- striking, distinguished, noteworthy, notable, rare, uncommon, singular, unusual, exceptional
adjective
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worthy of note or attention
a remarkable achievement
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unusual, striking, or extraordinary
a remarkable sight
Other Word Forms
- quasi-remarkable adjective
- remarkability noun
- remarkableness noun
- remarkably adverb
- unremarkable adjective
Etymology
Origin of remarkable
From the French word remarquable, dating back to 1595–1605; remark, -able
Example Sentences
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If so, it would have been a remarkable feat — a swim of about 1½ miles across cold, choppy waters with strong tides.
From Los Angeles Times
If a previously unknown source of oxygen has always been lurking in Earth's depths, it would represent a remarkable revelation that would call into question long-held assumptions about the origins of life on our planet.
From Barron's
It is a remarkable story that a club who posted revenues of £52m in their 2024 accounts have defeated the mighty Manchester City, who reported a hefty £694m in their accounts last year.
From BBC
Ellehuus said it was remarkable to see thousands of people in both Greenland and Denmark, long among the U.S.’s closest allies, protesting the U.S.’s actions.
First Minister Eluned Morgan described David as a "truly remarkable human being".
From BBC
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