noticeable
Americanadjective
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attracting notice or attention; capable of being noticed.
a noticeable lack of interest.
- Synonyms:
- prominent, conspicuous
- Antonyms:
- inconspicuous
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worthy or deserving of notice or attention; noteworthy.
a book that is noticeable for its vivid historical background.
- Synonyms:
- notable
adjective
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of noticeable
Explanation
Something that is noticeable is apparent or easy to be noticed. If the change in your report cards is noticeable, let's hope it’s because your grades went up! It’s easy to remember noticeable, by thinking of it as able to be noticed. Noticeable also means deserving of being noticed, or notable, like good manners or good work habits. Other noticeable things are just easy to spot, and not always in a good way. That piece of spinach between your teeth the entire time you were having lunch with your boss? “Don’t worry; it was hardly noticeable."
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Example Sentences
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There was a noticeable upward revision to exports, rising 2.6% on quarter, though growth is set to slow in the months ahead.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
New research suggests the gene variant may begin altering brain activity well before memory problems become noticeable.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 23, 2026
In the UK, there isn't a noticeable shift towards putting critical infrastructure underground yet, says Mark Neller, energy leader for Europe, India, Middle East and Africa at engineering consultants Arup.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
Light shaking is generally noticeable indoors and strong enough to rattle dishes and windows.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
Tiny holes—barely noticeable pinpricks—have been poked in or above certain letters, allowing the light to shine through.
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
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