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 result, said Braun, one of two people other than the artists to have seen the finished statue, is remarkable.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

In his video message, the King said the late Queen lived through "remarkable change and yet, through each passing decade, through every transformation, she remained constant, steadfast and wholly devoted to the people she served".

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

The remarkable April rally that saw the S&P 500 register one of its sharpest rebounds on record and finish last week at a new peak has some investors bewildered.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 20, 2026

While the tone was downbeat, or at best cautious, what was remarkable was how little the Fund changed its global growth outlook from its January update.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 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

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