variants
also discernable
as in distinguishable
able to be perceived by a sense or by the mind
discernible differences in the two authors' writing styles
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Recent Examples of discernible
Manual focus is great, too—the control ring is properly dampened, so there's no slop or wobble when setting focus, and focus response is instant, without any discernible lag.
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PC Magazine, 17 July 2025
Guth's first goal with the inflationary model was to explain the seemingly smooth and flat distribution of matter and radiation across the discernible universe.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 17 July 2025
In Blyth’s view, a new economic order is not yet discernible, because the governing idea is still being debated.
—Brit Morse, Fortune, 6 July 2025
His order led to weeks of protests in affected areas, demonstrations that made no discernible dent in the president’s plans.
—Thomas Elias, Mercury News, 4 July 2025
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PC Magazine, 17 July 2025
Guth's first goal with the inflationary model was to explain the seemingly smooth and flat distribution of matter and radiation across the discernible universe.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 17 July 2025
In Blyth’s view, a new economic order is not yet discernible, because the governing idea is still being debated.
—Brit Morse, Fortune, 6 July 2025
His order led to weeks of protests in affected areas, demonstrations that made no discernible dent in the president’s plans.
—Thomas Elias, Mercury News, 4 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discernible
Adjective
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Roughly a quarter report receiving it during the sharking, and another quarter immediately after the quake became perceptible.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
17 July 2025
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The assault could well result in a perceptible slowing of progress in the fight against cancer.—
Rachana Pradhan,
CNN Money,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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For later stages, incorporating regenerative in-office treatments can make a noticeable difference.—
Elycia Rubin,
HollywoodReporter,
30 July 2025
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Ay Papi’s Whitethorn Rose Single Origin Live Rosin Infused Gummies are colorless and melt in the mouth with a noticeable musky cannabis flavor accompanied by sweet, tropical fruit notes.—
IRENE ADELINE MILANEZ,
Sacbee.com,
28 July 2025
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“Discernible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discernible. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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