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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This repression makes the continuing protests all the more remarkable.
He displays a remarkable lack of bitterness and enormous dignity, given his ordeal by newspaper.
He became the first European to win all four major tournaments, known as a golfing Grand Slam, during a remarkable 12 months.
From BBC
"The economy showed remarkable strength by overcoming higher inflation, a slowing labor market, fewer rate cuts than originally expected, and a sharp rise in the effective tariff rate," he added.
From Barron's
Yet there are also fundamentals behind silver’s remarkable rally this year.
From Barron's
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