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REMARKABLE
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Unusual or striking
Example:
such poise is singular in one so young
Synonyms:
remarkable; singular
Classified under:
Similar:
extraordinary (beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Worthy of attention because interesting, significant, or unusual
Example:
a notable increase in the crime rate
Synonyms:
notable; noteworthy; remarkable
Classified under:
Similar:
important; significant (important in effect or meaning)
Context examples:
What’s remarkable about these patients is how much their nervous systems compensate for their lack of touch and body awareness.
(“Sixth sense” may be more than just a feeling, NIH)
He described how this bird had another remarkable habit: it led men to bees’ nests by calling and flying from tree to tree.
(How humans and wild Honeyguide birds call each other to help, The Titi Tudorancea Bulletin)
There was nothing remarkable about the size of the eyes.
(Martin Eden, by Jack London)
I don’t know that your assistant is not as remarkable as your advertisement.
(The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle)
"I say," Walt broke in, "it is remarkable the way he lets you handle him."
(Love of Life and Other Stories, by Jack London)
A murder—a most dramatic and remarkable murder.
(The Return of Sherlock Holmes, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle)
Lady Catherine de Bourgh's attention to his wishes, and consideration for his comfort, appeared very remarkable.
(Pride and Prejudice, by Jane Austen)
His victory over Death Larsen seemed to have had a remarkable effect upon him.
(The Sea-Wolf, by Jack London)
I have seen him do some remarkable things.
(The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle)
But more remarkable than this, the Yeehats tell of a Ghost Dog that runs at the head of the pack.
(The Call of the Wild, by Jack London)
