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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One has already become famous, a remarkable shot being called "Earthset."

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

In the NBA, the most remarkable thing about Knueppel isn’t that he makes 43% of his 3-pointers, entering Tuesday—already a top-10 rate in the entire league.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Early’s performance is a truly remarkable highwire act, all the more so for the wig, padding and prosthetics he wears to play the character.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

She was recalled for the semi-final against France and scored twice - including another remarkable solo try - to banish any doubts over her form before the final.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Yet what made Mount Bezymianny remarkable was that instead of exploding up toward the sky, it had erupted out.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone

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