memorable
Americanadjective
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worth remembering; notable.
a memorable speech.
- Synonyms:
- celebrated, impressive, noteworthy
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easily remembered.
adjective
Usage
What does memorable mean? Memorable means easy to remember or worth remembering, especially due to being remarkable in a positive way.Events, experiences, people, and things can be described as memorable. In all of these cases, the term is almost always used positively. The term unforgettable is a close synonym, but is perhaps even stronger.Example: It was one of the most memorable moments I’ve ever experienced—I’ll never forget it.
Other Word Forms
- memorability noun
- memorableness noun
- memorably adverb
- unmemorable adjective
Etymology
Origin of memorable
First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English, from Latin memorābilis “worth mentioning,” from memorā(re) “to mention” + -bilis -ble
Example Sentences
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Elon Musk is cooking up a memorable stock-market debut for SpaceX, and not just because it is expected to be the biggest one ever.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026
Newman became one of reality television’s more memorable villains thanks to her run on “The Apprentice,” where her Machiavellian ways and unapologetic ambition revolted viewers and impressed her fake boss.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026
"We want to create bigger atmospheres, fuel the passion of rivalries and give fans an even more memorable experience when they come to Gallagher Prem matches."
From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026
Movies like this don’t require a memorable title.
From Salon • Mar. 19, 2026
King pushed his written speech aside, gripped the lectern with both hands, and gave his country seventeen of the most memorable minutes in its history.
From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly
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