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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The pope has written a remarkable document about the dangers of building without reckoning.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

His movie is a remarkable piece of autofiction, retelling his first experience with air travel as if it were a love story.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

Whale fall researcher Amy Baco-Taylor at Florida State University told AFP the "remarkable discovery" would "likely provide many new insights".

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

A remarkable back-of-the-envelope calculation from a currency strategist shows just how much SpaceX’s initial public offering could reverberate in global markets.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

Lady Catherine de Bourgh’s attention to his wishes, and consideration for his comfort, appeared very remarkable.

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen

Vocabulary lists containing remarkable

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