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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It’s remarkable — and discouraging — how many people are disengaged from their own financial lives.

From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026

The indictment is remarkable in its detail, laying out a web of corruption at the highest levels of the Mexican government.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

“Her performance was spectacular,” or “She gave a remarkable turn as a picture of Tinseltown’s innate immorality,” would also work.

From Salon • May 10, 2026

At first glance, the disc-shaped stone cores found at the site may not seem remarkable.

From Science Daily • May 9, 2026

“Most remarkable children I ever saw. Which is which?” and Laurie bent like a well-sweep to examine the prodigies.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott

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