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 Along with a noticeable downturn in crowd sizes, Miami Beach has continued its heavy, visible enforcement with dozens of police officers and barricades blocking streets. —Al Diaz, Miami Herald, 15 Mar. 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
  • Among them was the explanation that Wuhan – the Chinese city where the virus first began spreading – is home to a prominent virology lab.
    — Michael Loria, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
  • Greer served as chief of staff to then-trade representative Robert Lighthizer during the first Trump administration, giving him a front row seat and a prominent role in negotiations with China on tariffs and an eventual trade agreement.
    — Brett Samuels, The Hill, 19 Apr. 2025
Definition of prominent
Adjective
  • Correspondent Mo Rocca explores the dramatic events of that fateful day 250 years ago; and hears from reenactors about why the colonists' ideals still hold true today.
    — David Morgan, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2025
  • The coup marked a dramatic political backslide in a country that had been moving toward democracy for the past decade, and triggered widespread unrest.
    — Emily Fishbein, Hpan Ja Brang, The Dial, 17 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
  • Here are seven such remarkable world champions to have never made it to WWE.
    — Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 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
  • Economic growth − uneven and fragile In raw numbers, Cambodia’s economic progress over the past two decades has been impressive.
    — Sophal Ear, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2025
  • After impressive defensive work, Spence laid the ball back to Vicario, who appeared to have several straightforward passing options.
    — Elias Burke, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
Definition of impressive
Adjective
  • And if that were to happen, this would place GDX within striking distance of its all-time highs from early 2011.
    — Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2025
  • The 26-room boutique spans three levels of the striking Torre Virreyes, a jutting showpiece of the skyline with views stretching into the Bosque de Chapultepec, the region’s largest urban park, once home of Aztec and Habsburg emperors.
    — Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2025
Definition of striking
Adjective
  • In a world where customers expect companies to have a point of view, the absence of one is conspicuous.
    — Rhea Wessel, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
  • For starters, Miller found that notice of the arbitration clause was sufficiently conspicuous to Lori.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Definition of conspicuous

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