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memorable

adjective
mem·​o·​ra·​ble | \ ˈmem-rÉ™-bÉ™l How to pronounce memorable (audio) , ˈme-mÉ™-rÉ™-, ˈme-mÉ™r-\

Definition of memorable

: worth remembering : notable a memorable occasion a memorable performance memorable quotations

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Other Words from memorable

memorableness noun
memorably \ ˈmem-​rÉ™-​blÄ“ How to pronounce memorably (audio) , ˈme-​mÉ™-​rÉ™-​ , ˈme-​mÉ™r-​ \ adverb

Synonyms & Antonyms for memorable

Synonyms

indelible, unforgettable

Antonyms

forgettable

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Examples of memorable in a Sentence

It was the most memorable line of the play. She gave a memorable performance.

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One of his most memorable plays was a 70-yard catch down the sideline against Baldwin-Wallace on a beautiful throw from Caserio. Ben Volin, BostonGlobe.com, "How a small Division 3 college in Ohio helped fuel the Patriots dynasty," 1 Sep. 2019 Even the most memorable game in Diamondbacks history — Game 7 of the 2001 World Series against the New York Yankees — drew just 49,589 to see Luis Gonzalez make history vs. Mariano Rivera. Richard Morin, azcentral, "Arizona Diamondbacks break single-game attendance record in game vs. Los Angeles Dodgers," 31 Aug. 2019 So far one of the most memorable outfits Carper has been lent, according to them, was a Princess Diana memorial shirt, depicting her walking hand-in-hand with Mother Theresa, and a mesh jersey featuring the word PRACTICE made into makeshift shorts. Tatum Dooley, Teen Vogue, "Camilla Carper Is the Designer Letting People Dress Them, All in the Name of Art," 22 Aug. 2019 His most memorable foreign policy foray was a road trip to France to try to strike an alliance with Yellow Vest protesters. Jason Horowitz, New York Times, "Where Does Italy’s Enfeebled Five Star Find Itself? At the Center of Power," 22 Aug. 2019 As part of the experience, fans will enjoy the Supa Dupa Fly Lounge, a nail bar and a host of original photo activations that will bring to life several of Elliott’s most memorable videos like The Rain, Gossip Folks, Lose Control and more. Essence, "MTV Is Bringing A Museum Of Missy Elliott To NYC," 21 Aug. 2019 Kelly's dream sequence calls out her most memorable scenes. Amanda Garrity, Good Housekeeping, "Every Single 'Beverly Hills, 90210’ Easter Egg Hidden in 'BH90210'," 17 Aug. 2019 The most memorable bedrooms are also a stark contrast from one another. Ilana Kaplan, Curbed, "Why we’re obsessed with the TV teen bedroom," 14 Aug. 2019 The firm shaped the organization’s public image and devised its most memorable ad campaigns, at a cost of tens of millions of dollars annually. Mike Spies, ProPublica, "Document Shows NRA Money Helped Its Chief Search for a Personal Mansion," 8 Aug. 2019

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First Known Use of memorable

15th century, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for memorable

Middle English, from Latin memorabilis, from memorare to remind, mention, from memor mindful

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More Definitions for memorable

memorable

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of memorable

: very good or interesting and worth remembering

memorable

adjective
mem·​o·​ra·​ble | \ ˈme-mÉ™-rÉ™-bÉ™l How to pronounce memorable (audio) , ˈmem-rÉ™-bÉ™l\

Kids Definition of memorable

: worth remembering : not easily forgotten a memorable experience

Other Words from memorable

memorably \ -​blÄ“ \ adverb

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