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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 This device spurts a continuous dry, fine mist to fill indoor air with essential oil at its purest concentration (that means a more noticeable, longer-lasting scent). Sarah Madaus, Allure, 13 Jan. 2025 The brightness is particularly noticeable when using the phone on a sunny day. PCMAG, 13 Jan. 2025 Some notice subtle improvements quickly, while others take longer to experience noticeable effects. Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Ld, Health, 11 Jan. 2025 The palate is sweet and creamy with a noticeable mouth weight, featuring butterscotch, honey notes, baked apple, and wood spice flavors. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for noticeable 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for noticeable
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  • Bass, who was seated in a prominent position next to First Lady Melania Trump during the fire station briefing, thanked Trump for arriving in the city so soon after his inauguration and countered his claim that the city would slow-walk rebuilding efforts.
    Julia Wick, Los Angeles Times, 25 Jan. 2025
  • The Dolphins filled one of two prominent openings on their coaching staff on Friday, hiring Robert Prince as receivers coach. Prince, whose hiring was initially reported by NFL Network and confirmed by a league source, replaces Wes Welker, who was not retained.
    Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 25 Jan. 2025
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  • By allowing additional seconds or minutes to elapse between a user’s prompt and the program’s response, and by providing extra computational power at the program’s critical moment of inference, some AI developers have seen a dramatic jump in the accuracy of chatbot answers.
    Lauren Leffer, Scientific American, 23 Jan. 2025
  • The current era is a dramatic shift—almost like a changing of the guard.
    Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 23 Jan. 2025
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  • Contemporary Native American Art Goes Mainstream In the past handful of years, a remarkable change has taken place within American art museums related to their recognition of Native American artwork.
    Chadd Scott, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
  • Keep reading … Dustin Pedroia (first year on ballot) Dustin Pedroia’s remarkable career wasn’t the same after his knee injury in 2017.
    Jayson Stark, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
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  • Post dropped 20 points in a commanding win over the Bulls, outplaying the stretch-five prototype Nikola Vucevic on the other side.
    Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2025
  • This cruiser sports a fierce design, more power, and a commanding presence.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 22 Jan. 2025
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  • There is also a marked contrast between the two women, and in the character of these two books.
    Geoffrey Wheatcroft, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2025
  • In addition to a jolt in ticket sales, the school also recognized a marked increase in the sale of football programs, novelties, parking and concessions, which cumulatively generated $2.9 million in FY24 as compared to $1.5 million the previous year.
    Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 15 Jan. 2025
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  • At 5-foot-11 and 176 pounds, the Russian center is known for his impressive puck skills and ability to find the back of the net.
    Justin Gest, Newsweek, 21 Jan. 2025
  • According to Celebrity Net Worth, Carrie Underwood’s net worth stands at an impressive $120 million in 2025.
    Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 20 Jan. 2025
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  • The lineup was a striking testament to how tech and politics have become increasingly intertwined.
    Cherie Brooke Luo, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
  • Both of those averages are within striking distance of new highs.
    Jesse Pound, CNBC, 22 Jan. 2025
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  • One of the most conspicuous paper tigers in American foreign policy is the Leahy Law, experts say.
    Brett Murphy, ProPublica, 15 Jan. 2025
  • This was how conspicuous the passage of time is in the situation, say by having a large clock nearby or having your phone with you.
    Christian B. Miller, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025

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“Noticeable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noticeable. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.

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