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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For more than a century, the National Museum has preserved a remarkable collection of clay tablets from some of the earliest civilizations in the Middle East.
From Science Daily • May 5, 2026
“They somehow do all of that without fouling, which is one of the most remarkable things, I think, in NBA history.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2026
The markets had a remarkable day on Thursday, with strong showings from all the major indexes and a standout performance from one in particular.
From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026
Even more surprising than Wells’ remarkable form is that she isn’t alone.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
Father Masego told me once that he thought I would do remarkable things.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023
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