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remarkable

American  
[ri-mahr-kuh-buhl] / rɪˈmɑr kə bəl /

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 British  
/ rɪˈmɑːkəbəl /

adjective

  1. worthy of note or attention

    a remarkable achievement

  2. unusual, striking, or extraordinary

    a remarkable sight

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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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“It is remarkable the extent to which Islamabad has managed to position itself at the center of the diplomatic process on Iran.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

After 130 years, the Louis Vuitton monogram still carries weight, hearkening back to an era of remarkable craftsmanship.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Using this technique, they were able to chart thousands of neural connections in the mouse brain with remarkable speed and detail.

From Science Daily • Apr. 7, 2026

Still, the S&P 500’s resilience has been remarkable.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

At the end of the year, in recognition of his remarkable gifts, William was promoted.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield