1
as in visible
capable of being seen
scientists often work with phenomena that are not directly observable
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2
as in noteworthy
worth remembering or mentioning
a man who apparently was devoid of any observable virtue
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Recent Examples of observable
In about 25% of observations, the satellites appeared bright enough to be observable without telescopes.
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Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 25 Jan. 2026
The biggest news organization in Minnesota is trying to serve as the sober counterweight to hysterical social media posts, swarming videos, political conflict, and public statements that contradict observable facts.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 25 Jan. 2026
To counter this hesitation, companies can link payment to observable results.
—Esade Business & Law School, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Researchers estimate there are 10^60 possible chemical compounds—or 10 to the 60th power, a number greater than that of stars in the observable universe—yet only a microscopic fraction will ever become viable medicines.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 23 Jan. 2026
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Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 25 Jan. 2026
The biggest news organization in Minnesota is trying to serve as the sober counterweight to hysterical social media posts, swarming videos, political conflict, and public statements that contradict observable facts.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 25 Jan. 2026
To counter this hesitation, companies can link payment to observable results.
—Esade Business & Law School, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Researchers estimate there are 10^60 possible chemical compounds—or 10 to the 60th power, a number greater than that of stars in the observable universe—yet only a microscopic fraction will ever become viable medicines.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 23 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for observable
Adjective
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The less cerebral side of life is visible just across the street.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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Just as people instinctively adjust their touch when another person pulls away, visible feedback from machines could help guide behavior and reduce unintentional damage.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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There weren't too many noteworthy plays for the New England Patriots during Super Bowl LX.—
Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
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Given California’s overwhelmingly Democratic electorate, that would be a noteworthy upset.—
Douglas Schoen,
Oc Register,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Changing a belt or styling it in an out-of-the-box way can also add visual interest to your waistline.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
8 Feb. 2026
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Every week, The Sacramento Bee’s visual journalists capture the moments — big and small — that tell the story of our community.—
Nathaniel Levine,
Sacbee.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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Given how unbeatable the Avs looked in the first half, that’s pretty remarkable.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Terrance Gore, a baseball player whose remarkable speed earned him spots on three championship teams, including the 2020 Dodgers, died Friday, the Kansas City Royals announced on social media.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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The gusty and chilly winds will also be noticeable, especially on Thursday.—
Steven Sosna,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Officials said the smell of gas was noticeable across multiple locations throughout the city.—
Elissa Jorgensen,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Scroll on for Snoop Dogg’s most memorable Olympics outfits so far.—
Sheena McKenzie,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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Nobody, that is, apart from the nearly 50 million people in the United States who speak Spanish fluently — along with the countless viewers who didn’t need words to catch the vibe of a performance that will go down as one of the most memorable, impactful halftime shows of all time.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Feb. 2026
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Gus has been involved through a pretty notable time in the magazine’s transformation.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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Most notable is the addition of an interchangeable dual-lace wrap, which sweeps from the barely there midsole and finishes with a bow atop the standard shoelaces.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Observable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observable. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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