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observable, appreciable, discernible, perceptible, detectable, conspicuous, prominent, striking, notable, remarkable, outstanding, noteworthy, salient, pronounced; see also obvious 1.

noticeable is applied to that which is readily noticed a noticeable coolness in his manner; remarkable applies to that which is noticeable because it is unusual or exceptional remarkable beauty; prominent refers to that which literally or figuratively stands out from its background a prominent nose, a prominent author; an outstanding person or thing stands out from others of its kind, usually because of superiority an outstanding sculptor; conspicuous applies to that which is so obvious or manifest as to be immediately perceptible conspicuous gallantry; striking is used of something so out of the ordinary that it leaves a sharp impression on the mind a striking epigram

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adjective

Readily seen, perceived, or understood:
apparent, clear, clear-cut, crystal clear, distinct, evident, manifest, observable, obvious, patent, plain, pronounced, visible. See see
Capable of being noticed or apprehended mentally:
appreciable, detectable, discernible, distinguishable, observable, palpable, perceivable, perceptible, ponderable, sensible. See knowledge
Readily attracting notice:
arresting, bold, conspicuous, eye-catching, marked, observable, outstanding, pointed, prominent, pronounced, remarkable, salient, signal, striking. Idiom: sticking out like a sore thumb. See see

See noticeable in American Heritage Dictionary 4 Synonyms

noticeable observable marked conspicuous prominent outstanding salient remarkable arresting striking

These adjectives mean attracting notice. Noticeable and observable both refer to something that can be readily noticed or observed: “His long, feminine eyelashes were very noticeable” (Joseph Conrad). The prowler's movements were observable from the window.
What is marked is emphatically evident: a marked limp; a marked success.
Conspicuous applies to what is immediately apparent and noteworthy: a conspicuous stain. “Conspicuous consumption of valuable goods is a means of reputability to the gentleman of leisure” (Thorstein Veblen).
Prominent and outstanding connote a standing out, especially among others of a kind: the most prominent mountain in the range; the century's outstanding figures.
What is salient is so prominent and consequential that it seems to leap out and claim the attention: “Defenders of the pit bull always seem to miss the salient point that it is the ferocity of the bite, not the number of bites, that has made the dog so feared today” (Sports Illustrated).
Remarkable describes what elicits comment because it is unusual or extraordinary: “This story of Mongolian conquests is surely the most remarkable in all history” (H.G. Wells).
Arresting applies to what attracts and holds the attention: one of Ellington's most arresting compositions.
Striking describes something that seizes the attention and produces a vivid impression on the sight or the mind: The child bears a striking resemblance to his uncle.