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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Thirteen fossil teeth, found in ancient sediments, helped researchers identify a remarkable moment in human evolution.

From Science Daily • May 16, 2026

He said he would not speculate on Sir Keir's future, and that despite any "disagreements" between them the prime minister had "many remarkable qualities" and was "someone of enormous decency".

From BBC • May 16, 2026

At one point, the luxury ship accounted for a remarkable 50 percent of all confirmed coronavirus cases.

From Slate • May 16, 2026

Which is why these past seven weeks have been so remarkable.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

It had been a remarkable trip, one Elizebeth would remember all her life.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield

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