MEMORABLE Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

memorable

adjective

ˈmem-rə-bəl

Definition of memorable

as in remarkable

not easily forgotten the troupe put on the most memorable performance of Hamlet that I have ever seen

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as in noteworthy

worth remembering or mentioning a classic Broadway musical with a raft of memorable songs

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Recent Examples of memorable James made his Philadelphia 76ers debut memorable, helping his new team defeat the Knicks, 106-100. — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026 Cuba emerged victorious, 17–6, but the game’s most memorable moment had little to do with the score. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 20 Oct. 2026 The best power pop is simple, direct, and memorable, in both words and sound. — Jeff Yerger, Pitchfork, 19 Oct. 2026 The friends who throw the most memorable watch parties almost never spend the most. — Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for memorable

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Adjective

But a remarkable number of young people are expected to cast ballots for far-right parties whose messaging is overtly Jewish nationalist.

— Yarden Segev, NBC news, 27 Oct. 2026
Completed in June 2026, with Studio Asa serving as landscape consultant, Split Mass Residence packs a remarkable amount of living, work and leisure space onto its corner plot.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of remarkable

Adjective

As the first Black Demon Deacon, Dobbs became known for his exuberant dance moves and unforgettable entrances into Groves Stadium.

— Katie Riley, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2026
The diversity and scale of South America have provided the canvas for many unforgettable journeys, but one trip stands out in particular.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of unforgettable

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The most notable competition in the division heads the other direction.

— Sam McDowell October 25, Kansas City Star, 26 Oct. 2026
While floods of images and their competing narratives have all but defined the digital age, this battleground of misinformation has had notable consequences in the region.

— Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 25 Oct. 2026

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