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noticeable

adjective
no·​tice·​able | \ ˈnō-tə-sə-bəl How to pronounce noticeable (audio) \

Definition of noticeable

1 : worthy of notice noticeable for its influence on young filmmakers
2 : likely to be noticed a noticeable improvement a noticeable change in the weather
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noticeably \ ˈnō-​tə-​sə-​blē How to pronounce noticeably (audio) \ adverb

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noticeable, remarkable, prominent, outstanding, conspicuous, salient, striking mean attracting notice or attention. noticeable applies to something unlikely to escape observation. a piano recital with no noticeable errors remarkable applies to something so extraordinary or exceptional as to invite comment. a film of remarkable intelligence and wit prominent applies to something commanding notice by standing out from its surroundings or background. a doctor who occupies a prominent position in the town outstanding applies to something that rises above and excels others of the same kind. honored for her outstanding contributions to science conspicuous applies to something that is obvious and unavoidable to the sight or mind. conspicuous bureaucratic waste salient applies to something of significance that merits the attention given it. the salient points of the speech striking applies to something that impresses itself powerfully and deeply upon the observer's mind or vision. the region's striking poverty

noticeable and outstanding mean attracting notice or attention. noticeable is used for something that is likely to be observed. There's been a noticeable improvement in your grades. outstanding is used for something that attracts notice because it rises above and is better than others of the same kind. She's an outstanding tennis player.

Examples of noticeable in a Sentence

The spot on your shirt is very noticeable. There has been a noticeable improvement in her behavior. a noticeable change in the weather It was noticeable that they were not prepared to give the presentation.
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 The gray streak near the left side of her face is noticeable in the dark hair of the 38-year-old congresswoman. — Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, "Tulsi Gabbard: When my hair turned gray, and why I won’t dye it," 4 Sep. 2019 The terminal’s closure created a noticeable increase in traffic along I-93, Geary said. — Abigail Feldman, BostonGlobe.com, "Ferries provide a transportation alternative around the South Shore," 8 Aug. 2019 Friday saw the most medical transports, 38, and there was a noticeable increase in visibility of emergency vehicles on festival grounds. — Jessi Roti, chicagotribune.com, "Lollapalooza 2019 hosts 400,000 people; ends with one death, 31 arrests and 116 emergency transports," 5 Aug. 2019 The notoriety hasn't yet led to a noticeable increase in customer traffic at the DeBarr Road store, Daymude said. — Michelle Theriault Boots, Anchorage Daily News, "Anchorage’s last Blockbuster will be getting that Russell Crowe memorabilia after all," 19 Apr. 2018 The noticeable increase in the number of such rescuers at the Missouri auctions began around 2005, about the same time that the nation's rescue movement began to evolve. — The Washington Post, AL.com, "Dog rescuers from Alabama and elsewhere buy animals from breeders they scorn," 13 Apr. 2018 The noticeable increase in the number of such rescuers at the Missouri auctions began around 2005, about the same time that the nation's rescue movement began to evolve. — The Washington Post, NOLA.com, "Dog rescuers, flush with donations, buy animals from the breeders they scorn," 12 Apr. 2018 Harbour has once again agreed to take on the task, but not without a few conditions and a noticeable increase in retweets. — Chris Sims, Indianapolis Star, "'Stranger Things' actor David Harbour could officiate fan's wedding -- but she needs your help," 17 Jan. 2018 When the coaching staff reshuffled the O-line and brought in substitutes, the group’s shortcomings were noticeable. — Tyler Dragon, Cincinnati.com, "The 5 keys: What we learned from Cincinnati Bengals' 25-23 loss to the New York Giants," 23 Aug. 2019

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First Known Use of noticeable

1753, in the meaning defined at sense 2

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noticeable

adjective
How to pronounce noticeable (audio)

English Language Learners Definition of noticeable

: able to be easily seen or noticed

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noticeable

adjective
no·​tice·​able | \ ˈnō-tə-sə-bəl How to pronounce noticeable (audio) \

Kids Definition of noticeable

: deserving notice : likely to attract attention a noticeable spot

Other Words from noticeable

noticeably \ -​blē \ adverb The volume got noticeably louder.

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