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
- 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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To add a third trophy in two seasons would be remarkable and beyond the wildest dreams of the fans.
From BBC
From the announcement in December through my installation on Feb. 6 and every day since, I have experienced remarkable kindness.
That is a remarkable turnaround since Milei took power 27 months ago with an economy near hyperinflation and a treasury headed for another bankruptcy.
From Barron's
Professor Andrew Forbes of Wits University, the study's corresponding author, says the transformation in this field over the past 20 years has been remarkable.
From Science Daily
It’s also remarkable, given that I sustained a hard blow to the back of my head, that I’ve been able to speak and maintain my mental faculties.
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