noticeable

adjective

ˈnō-tə-sə-bəl How to pronounce noticeable (audio)
Definition of noticeablenext
as in prominent
likely to attract attention the stain on the new carpet was quite noticeable, and nothing we did made it any lighter

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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

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Recent Examples of noticeable Moment Mom Realizes What 11-Year-Old Daughter Had Been Doing With Scissors By Jack Beresford Senior Life and Trends Reporter Newsweek Is A Trust Project Member news article 0 A mom was shocked to discover that her 11-year-old daughter had made some noticeable modifications to her school uniform. —Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025 Use the dome light and flashers to make your vehicle more noticeable. —Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2025 Some of them, like the new experimental version of 2.5 Pro, are beginning to show noticeable vibe improvements. —ArsTechnica, 1 Apr. 2025 This is the most noticeable change to the naked eye. —Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for noticeable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for noticeable
  1. prominent
  2. dramatic
  3. remarkable
  4. commanding
  5. marked
  6. impressive
  7. striking
  8. conspicuous
Adjective
  • But the coaching change Juve made last month – discussed at length in this previous column – instantly pushed the him into a more prominent role.
    — Adam Digby, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
  • Tesla was already struggling in recent months in connection with Musk’s prominent role in the administration.
    — Julia Shapero, The Hill, 7 Apr. 2025
Definition of prominent
Adjective
  • Epic Universe, eight years in the making and sprawling across more than 100 acres, represents a dramatic evolution for Universal, and in some ways, the American theme park industry.
    — Todd Anderson, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2025
  • Botanical Name: Mimulus x hybridus Sun Exposure: Partial shade Soil Type: Clay, loam, sand Soil pH: Neutral 10 of 11 White Tobacco White tobacco has large, dramatic leaves and showy, fragrant clusters of pendent white flowers that look like a burst of shooting stars.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2025
Definition of dramatic
Adjective
  • Thank you to all the remarkable health care workers, who take our lives in your hands.
    — Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
  • O'Donnell's departure on February 28 marked a remarkable 39-day span of rotating commissioners.
    — Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Definition of remarkable
Adjective
  • Since launching his campaign in March, Cuomo has taken a commanding lead in the polls and siphoned some of Adams’s old political coalition.
    — David Sivak, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 24 Mar. 2025
  • The Big Cat still holds a commanding lead in career earnings at $120,999,166.
    — David Faris, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
Definition of commanding
Adjective
  • This is a marked difference from the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) that was designed to stop Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.
    — Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
  • South Koreans aged 18-30 face some of the worst relative poverty rates among OECD countries and the perception among young men is that 18-month compulsory national service puts them at a marked disadvantage to their female peers, who are exempt.
    — Charlie Campbell, Time, 4 Apr. 2025
Definition of marked
Adjective
  • While his Jackhammer is an impressive feat of strength, the Spear is what made Goldberg a monster.
    — Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Apr. 2025
  • Lewis comes in ranked No. 9, so a victory from Teixeira—especially an impressive one—will likely land him in the Top 10.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Definition of impressive
Adjective
  • But what’s most striking on this new photo is at the top of the phone.
    — David Phelan, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
  • The sunset colors of the house’s terra-cotta facade are as striking and ornate as ever.
    — Thao Thai, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2025
Definition of striking
Adjective
  • George Leef made note of the outlet’s conspicuous hostility toward the capitalist enterprise.
    — Noah Rothman, National Review, 2 Apr. 2025
  • There was a point where that was much more conspicuous.
    — Lexy Perez, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Mar. 2025
Definition of conspicuous

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