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
Etymology
Origin of remarkable
From the French word remarquable, dating back to 1595–1605; see remark, -able
Explanation
Something remarkable is unusual, exceptional, interesting, or excellent. Remarkable things get your attention. If you take this word literally, you can figure out the meaning: remarkable things make you want to make a remark about them. They get you talking because they're so unusual or good. Getting a B on a test isn't remarkable, unless you usually get D’s. Getting to meet the president would be pretty remarkable. Save this word for things that are really and truly exceptional.
Vocabulary lists containing remarkable
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Example Sentences
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The landscape preserves a remarkable glimpse into the distant past.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 21, 2026
His domination of the series—he won two games; the Dodgers swept in four—capped a remarkable regular season of 25 wins and five losses.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026
General manager David Hassall said the number was "remarkable in any landscape, but particularly here in Cambridgeshire, where wildlife is facing the combined pressures of habitat loss and increasingly hot, dry conditions".
From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2026
Researchers at the University Hospital of Bonn and the University of Bonn achieved this remarkable transformation by reprogramming immature red blood cells into neural stem cells, which can eventually develop into brain cells.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 21, 2026
"It's a remarkable place," Harris said, when we came out.
From "The Sun Also Rises" by Ernest Hemingway
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