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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For more than a century, the National Museum has preserved a remarkable collection of clay tablets from some of the earliest civilizations in the Middle East.

From Science Daily • May 5, 2026

It was also a reminder that Wall Street has shrugged off a remarkable number of geopolitical worries this year.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

During his remarkable writing career, he covered many significant world sporting events, including 232 golf majors.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

Max Verstappen took second, 0.166secs from Antonelli, after a remarkable turnaround in form for his Red Bull team following upgrades to their car.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

It was his least remarkable commission—no job seemed less promising.

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary lists containing remarkable

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