noticeable

adjective

no·​tice·​able ˈnō-tə-sə-bəl How to pronounce noticeable (audio)
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
noticeably adverb
Choose the Right Synonym for noticeable

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

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.
Recent Examples on the Web The moon only passes through the outer shadow of the earth, the penumbra, so the shadow on the moon is barely noticeable. Emily Newhouse, Allure, 22 Mar. 2024 After five uses, our KP bumps were much less noticeable than before. Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 20 Mar. 2024 But Take Note The double layered fabric and padding were very noticeable through shirts, especially white ones. Cheryl Fenton, Parents, 20 Mar. 2024 The difference in change in labor activity between men and women (between the ages of 25 and 54) was most noticeable in Australia, where women’s participation has shot up by more than 3.25%, while their male counterparts sat at 0.25%. Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 18 Mar. 2024 With our acclimation to above-average warmth, the early week’s gusty winds and slightly below-average temperatures will feel particularly noticeable. A. Camden Walker, Washington Post, 17 Mar. 2024 One very noticeable change among all restaurant dining patterns is that more people are simply ordering their food to go and not dining in as much. Dennis Lee / The Takeout, Quartz, 14 Mar. 2024 Importantly, the vapors also didn’t cause any noticeable change to the color of the samples. Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Mar. 2024 Though the cocktail hour was scheduled to conclude at 8 PM, as the time neared and guests conversed about their subsequent plans, there was a noticeable reluctance to depart. Rachel Besser, Vogue, 8 Mar. 2024

These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'noticeable.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

Word History

First Known Use

1753, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of noticeable was in 1753

Dictionary Entries Near noticeable

Cite this Entry

“Noticeable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/noticeable. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

noticeable

adjective
no·​tice·​able ˈnōt-ə-sə-bəl How to pronounce noticeable (audio)
1
: worthy of notice
noticeable for its fine coloring
2
: capable of being or likely to be noticed
a noticeable improvement
noticeably adverb

More from Merriam-Webster on noticeable

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!