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How does the adjective noticeable differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of noticeable are conspicuous, outstanding, prominent, remarkable, salient, and striking. While all these words mean "attracting notice or attention," noticeable applies to something unlikely to escape observation.

a piano recital with no noticeable errors

When would conspicuous be a good substitute for noticeable?

In some situations, the words conspicuous and noticeable are roughly equivalent. However, conspicuous applies to something that is obvious and unavoidable to the sight or mind.

conspicuous bureaucratic waste

Where would outstanding be a reasonable alternative to noticeable?

The meanings of outstanding and noticeable largely overlap; however, outstanding applies to something that rises above and excels others of the same kind.

honored for her outstanding contributions to science

When can prominent be used instead of noticeable?

While in some cases nearly identical to noticeable, prominent applies to something commanding notice by standing out from its surroundings or background.

a doctor who occupies a prominent position in the town

In what contexts can remarkable take the place of noticeable?

While the synonyms remarkable and noticeable are close in meaning, remarkable applies to something so extraordinary or exceptional as to invite comment.

a film of remarkable intelligence and wit

When might salient be a better fit than noticeable?

The words salient and noticeable can be used in similar contexts, but salient applies to something of significance that merits the attention given it.

the salient points of the speech

When is striking a more appropriate choice than noticeable?

The words striking and noticeable are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, striking applies to something that impresses itself powerfully and deeply upon the observer's mind or vision.

the region's striking poverty

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of noticeable The strides the 2025 Sox have made with many new faces on the field and in the dugout are noticeable. Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 4 July 2025 And Jake Wagner gave his mother a noticeable nod and small smile as she was led past him, in tears, exiting a courtroom door. Patricia Gallagher Newberry, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025 Such inadequacies are more noticeable when taking the scope of disability into account. Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 1 July 2025 Jamie Moraga, Franklin Revere YES: While the intention behind the program was to alleviate housing shortages, allowing too many ADUs had noticeable negative effects on quality of life, public safety and neighborhood character. Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for noticeable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for noticeable
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  • However, the picture wall, which originally served as the fort’s private entrance, is one of the most prominent architectural features of the site and is partly responsible for its ‘world heritage’ listing.
    Sonya Rehman, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
  • The largest and most prominent piece in the exhibit, which runs through Oct. 19, is not by its main subject, 18th century artist George Romney.
    Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 12 July 2025
Adjective
  • The Brewers' dramatic extra-innings win Wednesday sealed a three-game sweep of the Los Angeles Dodgers.
    Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 11 July 2025
  • Not for nothing either does Succession borrow a dramatic template—Shakespeare’s King Lear—that comes with immediate psychological stakes.
    Brittany Allen July 10, Literary Hub, 10 July 2025
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  • There’s a certain romanticism that lies at the heart of these remarkable gins, something conjured, perhaps, by that dramatic meeting of land and sea.
    Camille Berry, Vogue, 15 July 2025
  • Google stock has already achieved remarkable gains, growing 2x from $88 levels in early 2023 to approximately $180 at present.
    Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
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  • The Tigers have been the surprise team in baseball this season and currently have a commanding lead in the AL Central.
    Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 July 2025
  • Trump’s criticism came after Mamdani, 33, took a commanding lead over former Gov. Andrew Cuomo in Tuesday’s primary race.
    Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 26 June 2025
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  • And while the Marine Corps at the time worked to remove and relocate the marked graves, experts speculate there were plenty of unmarked burial plots in the area.
    Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 5 July 2025
  • And then, unfortunately, there was a marked rise in alcohol use with the pandemic, which has not stopped.
    Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 3 July 2025
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  • This hybrid drivetrain delivers a total of 437 hp and an impressive 583 pound-feet torque.
    Karl Brauer, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
  • On the other end of the spectrum, Materialists, Celine Song's quietly engrossing romantic dramedy starring Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans, and Pedro Pascal is still holding firm in the domestic top 10, adding $1.3 million in week four for an impressive $33.5 million domestically.
    Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 7 July 2025
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  • One of the most striking images is this one above, of a Dragon Tree on the island of Socotra, Yemen.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
  • Since then, senior South Korean trade officials have been dispatched to Washington with the hopes of bringing a deal within striking distance.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2025
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  • With the conspicuous exception of Algeria, interest in Russia’s strategic S-300 and S-400 systems might have already peaked throughout the wider region.
    Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
  • In a perfect world for Holmgren, his return to the Jimmy Lee Recreation Center in St. Paul on Thursday afternoon would have been much less conspicuous.
    Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 3 July 2025

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“Noticeable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noticeable. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.

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