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
Steve Jobs's Commencement Address (2005)
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Example Sentences
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Security experts said the failure is remarkable given the surveillance and intelligence capabilities of the U.A.E. and Israel, and the obvious threats to the route the co-pilot was allowed to fly.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026
Last season alone, Ballon d'Or contender Kane scored a remarkable 73 goals in 65 games for England and his club Bayern Munich.
From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026
What was remarkable about that, though, is that until Malaysia not once so far this season had Verstappen had been in this position.
From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026
More remarkable still: the thinned stands of trees had stored as much or more carbon in their wood than the unharvested control areas.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 4, 2026
I must have been asleep, for certainly if I had been fully awake I must have noticed the approach of such a remarkable place.
From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker
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