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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"Male humpback whales are remarkable singers" that "produce long, complex songs," Castro explained.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

Swinney's re-appointment caps a remarkable turnaround for the SNP stalwart.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

The Roman Space Telescope is designed to combine a massive field of view with powerful infrared imaging capabilities, allowing scientists to study huge sections of the universe in remarkable detail.

From Science Daily • May 19, 2026

What made Guardiola’s tenure so remarkable was City’s unrelenting consistency, even as Guardiola tweaked his style, turned over his roster, and built three distinct eras of his team on the fly.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

"It's a remarkable place," Harris said, when we came out.

From "The Sun Also Rises" by Ernest Hemingway

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