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Remarkable vs. Marked

Remarkable

/rɪˈmɑːkəbəl/
Something that is unusual or stands out and gets attention.

Examples:

Anything very remarkable about that, gentlemen?'Why, no,' says Mortimer; 'remarkable thing, you are all wrong.'Remarkable case of a person who swallowed a crown-piece, sir?'

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Marked

Clearly defined or noticeable

Examples:

The path was marked with bright yellow signs.His talent was marked from an early age.She marked the date on her calendar with a red circle.

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Ways to tell them apart:

etymology
  • Remarkable suggests something is worthy of attention; its notable and impressive while marked' merely indicates that something is clearly noticeable.
  • Remarkable often has a positive connotation, suggesting admiration or approval, whereas marked does not carry such an implication.
  • Use remarkable to denote something exceptionally unusual or extraordinary, while marked is used for something that stands out but is not necessarily unusual in a good or bad way.
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