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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No, the truly strange thing — still remarkable to experience among thousands — is the way their fame is grounded in epic rafts of sci-fi nerdiness.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

It’s been a remarkable turnaround for shares of MSG Sports, the James Dolan-controlled company that has for years traded at a steeply reduced price compared to what most think his teams are really worth.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Kane's numbers are truly remarkable - not just this season with those 64 goals, but throughout his career for club and country.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

In recent American presidential elections, two-thirds is considered remarkable.

From Slate • Jun. 6, 2026

“I will sell you that cleaning paste so that you won’t have to pay anything for lodging, and we will all breathe easier every time you share with us that remarkable smile.”

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri

Vocabulary lists containing remarkable

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