1
as in audible
able to be perceived by a sense or by the mind
an evening star easily distinguishable by the naked eye
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as in different
being not of the same kind
snowflakes are distinguishable from each other under a microscope
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Recent Examples of distinguishable
Keepseagle is distinguishable because that settlement involved funds paid to members of a class action.
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Tax Notes Staff,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
There will no distinguishable sounds outside the call of a bird swooping down from nearby hills.
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Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
The new hub will rely on Flowcode, a company that generates customizable QR codes that can be updated in real time and often feature colors and other elements that help make the advertiser using it more distinguishable from similar efforts.
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Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
22 June 2026
Three is very distinguishable from four.
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Literary Hub,
18 June 2026
The replica Tower sign hews close to the original, though the two are clearly distinguishable from one another.
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Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
1 June 2026
This is a type of employment that, as Johnson lead counsel Paul McDonald has stressed, is legally distinguishable from professional employment and is structured differently (for example, student employment is exempt from FICA taxes).
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Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
20 May 2026
If atoms were distinguishable, looking at two atoms of the same type would be like looking at two cars of the same make and model, says Christian Sanner, a physicist at Colorado State University, who was not involved in the new paper.
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K. R. Callaway,
Scientific American,
13 May 2026
At the busy lobby bar, those attending the function are easily distinguishable by their tuxedos and ball gowns from hotel guests in their Saturday-night duds.
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Shane Harris,
The Atlantic,
27 Apr. 2026
Tax Notes Staff,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
There will no distinguishable sounds outside the call of a bird swooping down from nearby hills.
—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
The new hub will rely on Flowcode, a company that generates customizable QR codes that can be updated in real time and often feature colors and other elements that help make the advertiser using it more distinguishable from similar efforts.
—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
22 June 2026
Three is very distinguishable from four.
—
Literary Hub,
18 June 2026
The replica Tower sign hews close to the original, though the two are clearly distinguishable from one another.
—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
1 June 2026
This is a type of employment that, as Johnson lead counsel Paul McDonald has stressed, is legally distinguishable from professional employment and is structured differently (for example, student employment is exempt from FICA taxes).
—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
20 May 2026
If atoms were distinguishable, looking at two atoms of the same type would be like looking at two cars of the same make and model, says Christian Sanner, a physicist at Colorado State University, who was not involved in the new paper.
—
K. R. Callaway,
Scientific American,
13 May 2026
At the busy lobby bar, those attending the function are easily distinguishable by their tuxedos and ball gowns from hotel guests in their Saturday-night duds.
—
Shane Harris,
The Atlantic,
27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for distinguishable
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In the 42nd minute, Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo held the ball near midfield, and audible boos came raining down from the crowd.
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If the sky becomes menacing and thunder becomes audible, seek out a safe place to seek shelter.
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As the match enters a hydration break, Austria — which has already gone for broke with four substitutions this half — will have to try something different to rally.
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Researchers then move the ion to different locations above the chip by adjusting voltages on the trap electrodes.
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Minasian took over the Angels’ front office in November 2020, but the long-struggling franchise has made no discernible progress during his tenure under mercurial owner Arte Moreno.
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Minasian took over the Angels' front office in November 2020, but the long-struggling franchise has made no discernible progress during his tenure under mercurial owner Arte Moreno.
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Tabby coated cats have a distinctive 'M'-shaped mark on their foreheads.
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The restaurants are also rated highly for their traditional chile relleno and for the distinctive fish or shrimp tacos with chipotle sauce and mango pico de gallo.
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Evolutionary cues, emotional encoding and genetics all converge in how partners experience each other’s smell, and a noticeable shift in that experience may be worth paying attention to.
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After 12 weeks, the results suggested that a tiny dose of regular exercise could yield noticeable physical benefits.
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Working with sister stylist duo Chloe and Chenelle Delgadillo, Rodrigo has reconstructed her signature looks to feel softer and more grown-up, with outfits drawing from fashion references just as diverse as her musical taste.
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This is a really fun, diverse set of applications all mysteriously falling under the heading of the positive Grassmannian.
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It is estimated that there are 500,000 detectable earthquakes in the world each year.
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This subtle yet detectable respect goes a long way.
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Honda's vehicles feature a distinct design language and identity that evolves without deviating from the brand's ethos.
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Each of them hold their own distinct style and personality, with something for everyone, not just in the glass, but in the atmosphere.
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“Distinguishable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distinguishable. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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