Definitions

remarkable

[ri-mahr-kuh-buhl] / rɪˈmɑr kə bəl /

ADJECTIVE

extraordinary, unusual

Synonyms

STRONGEST

curious exceptional important impressive miraculous momentous notable noteworthy noticeable odd outstanding phenomenal rare significant singular solid strange striking surprising uncommon unique wonderful

WEAK

arresting arrestive conspicuous distinguished famous gilt-edged greatest marked peculiar preeminent primo prominent salient signal smashing splashy super uncustomary unordinary unwonted weighty wicked world-class zero cool

Antonyms

STRONGEST

average bad common commonplace familiar inconsequential inconspicuous inferior insignificant like normal ordinary poor regular similar standard trivial unexceptional unimportant unimpressive unnoticeable unremarkable usual worthless

WEAK

typical

Example Sentences

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In his bestseller “Unreasonable Hospitality,” restaurateur and hospitality guru Will Guidara takes that even further; the subtitle is “The Remarkable Power of Giving People More Than They Expect.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 3, 2026

Asked to sum up his brother, he replied with a single word: "Remarkable".

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2025

Remarkable survivors, they have similarly endured climatic changes throughout their evolutionary history, yet some may wonder whether they have now finally met their match.

From Salon • Sep. 7, 2024

Remarkable what a month off can do to refresh a person.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 19, 2024

“The news that the Msaidizi has been missing for ten years has led to fear, outrage, and panic in Remarkable cities around the world,” he says.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas

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