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
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
He capped the run with a remarkable birdie at the par-four 17th, where he was in the water off the tee and after taking his drop chipped in.
From Barron's
Despite the recent plunge, bitcoin still holds remarkable value, if you take the long view.
From MarketWatch
For Darnold to find the right situation, lead his team to Sunday’s game and become the first former Trojan to start is “remarkable,” Cassel said.
From Los Angeles Times
"Wet and wintry weather in January is, of course, not unusual in Scotland, but the start of this year has been remarkable, due to a blocked weather pattern," she said.
From BBC
A remarkable stretch of extreme cold weather has tested America’s electrical grid in the last two weeks.
From Barron's
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