Notable
Notable adjective - Standing above others in rank, importance, or achievement.
Unexpected and notable are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Unexpected" instead an adjective "Notable".
Unexpected
Unexpected adjective - Not expected.
Notable and unexpected are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Notable" instead an adjective "Unexpected".
Nearby Words: unexpectedly, unexpectedness
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Both words in one sentence
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Unexpected Character: There are plenty of these to go around, given how big the roster is (3's in particular is enormous) but the most notable is probably Grandpa Gohan.
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Originally tapped to be a filler for the 1961 summer season, it became an unexpected hit, spawning multiple imitators and several notable spin-offs.
Source: Series / Wide World of Sports - Also has a surprising Enemy Mine situation with an notable background enemy becoming an unexpected ally.
Source: Fanfic Recs / Final Fantasy VII
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