memorable

adjective

ˈmem-rə-bəl How to pronounce memorable (audio)
Definition of memorablenext
1
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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2
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 There’ve been plenty of other memorable home runs since the two teams began facing off annually in 1997, including Mike Caruso’s home run off Cubs closer Rick Aguilera after a 3 1/2 hour rain delay that capped a Sox sweep at Wrigley in 1999. — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026 The most memorable moment of his season was almost beating Alabama and Texas A&M. — Noah White, Miami Herald, 18 Aug. 2026 Traditionally, these highly visible moments have been dominated by consumer brands, where breakthrough creative, cultural relevance and memorable experiences take center stage. — Taylor Cheek-Mundy, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 Used to memorable effect in classic films like Metropolis or Hitchcock’s The Birds, matte paintings require everything to go right to get the shot. — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for memorable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for memorable
  1. remarkable
  2. noteworthy
  3. unforgettable
  4. notable
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  • The robotics firm behind China’s famously backflipping humanoids leaped to a remarkable stock market debut Wednesday, with Unitree’s shares closing up 460% as investors rally behind homegrown beneficiaries of the AI boom.
    — Mithil Aggarwal, NBC news, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Many of the drawings have been done on blue paper, and because the book has rarely been exposed to light, its colors remain remarkable.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of remarkable
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  • That alone is noteworthy, but the prototype also happens to be a preview of a model expected to debut later this decade.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Whether winning us over with her glamorous red carpet-ready style or inspiring us with chic off-duty outfits, Gerber has developed a distinct point of view that is truly noteworthy.
    — Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of noteworthy
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  • An 11-year-old girl from Santa Ana experienced an unforgettable moment at SoFi Stadium when international superstar Karol G invited her to sing during last Friday's concert.
    — Lesley Marin, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • From unforgettable characters and legendary cold opens to iconic moments fans still can’t stop talking about, relive behind-the-scenes stories and fan-favorite memories.
    — Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of unforgettable
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  • Spyware — The iPhone Risk Spyware has targeted iPhone users many times in the past, with notable strains including NSO Group’s Pegasus, Coruna and Darksword.
    — Kate O'Flaherty, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The most notable news was the decision that Brazilian striker Endrick will stay, despite rumours linking him with a loan move to Aston Villa and Roma.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
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