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be remarkable

[/bɪ ˈrɛmɑrkəbəl/]
verb phrase
ser notável; ser digno de nota
1. to be worthy of attention or notice; to stand out as unusual or impressive
Her talent is remarkable for someone so young.
O seu talento é notável para alguém tão jovem.
2. to deserve to be noticed or remarked upon
The results of the study were remarkable.
Os resultados do estudo foram dignos de nota.
3. to be striking or conspicuous in a positive way
His dedication to the project is remarkable.
A sua dedicação ao projeto é admirável.
NYC Slang
be fire; be sick; be dope; be something else
Synonyms
be noteworthybe outstandingbe impressivebe strikingbe exceptionalbe unusualstand out
Antonyms
be ordinarybe commonbe unremarkablebe typicalbe mediocre

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ser notável; ser admirável
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
ser notável; ser de destaque
Common in business and formal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
ser de nota; ser impressionante
More casual expression
Portugal
ser notável; ser digno de menção
Formal and literary usage preferred

Related Idioms & Phrases

worth remarking on
catch someone's eye
stand out from the crowd
be worth noting
turn heads
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