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 remarkable
worth remembering or mentioning
a man who apparently was devoid of any observable virtue
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Recent Examples of observable
But this lower end of the galactic scale is still rather murky, in part because the stars that serve as observable tracers of small galaxies can form even smaller structures called star clusters.
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Phil Plait, Scientific American, 8 May 2025
While individuals will sometimes swim to the shallows, the squids gather en masse at observable depths during their mating event.
—Jules Jacobs, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 May 2025
Colossal focused on creating easily observable traits, such as fur color and a preference for isolation.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2025
Moreover, even observable physical variations have no meaning beyond the social meaning imposed by people.
—Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Apr. 2025
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Phil Plait, Scientific American, 8 May 2025
While individuals will sometimes swim to the shallows, the squids gather en masse at observable depths during their mating event.
—Jules Jacobs, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 May 2025
Colossal focused on creating easily observable traits, such as fur color and a preference for isolation.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2025
Moreover, even observable physical variations have no meaning beyond the social meaning imposed by people.
—Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for observable
Adjective
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After the worst games, the stress was visible in the set of his shoulders.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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The northern lights will be visible at night on Sunday, June 1, and Monday, June 2, between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m. ET.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
2 June 2025
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Even the endless parade of records this match set doesn’t quite do justice to the remarkable tennis on display.—
Jamie Barton,
CNN Money,
8 June 2025
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Despite encountering macroeconomic challenges, the brand persists as a global growth powerhouse with an expanding international presence and remarkable efficiency.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Some Miley Cyrus fans who paid top dollar to attend the Tribeca Festival debut of the singer’s new visual album, Something Beautiful, appeared to be under the impression that a post-screening Q&A would include a concert.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
9 June 2025
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Canada continues to be a powerhouse in the world of animation, with its filmmakers consistently pushing the boundaries of storytelling and visual artistry.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
8 June 2025
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News and Noteworthy Ahead of the event, here’s some news and noteworthy items for MLP. - Just ahead of the event on 5/29/25: UPA fines and suspends Quang Duong for playing in an unsanctioned (and clearly unapproved) event while traveling to Vietnam to support his new paddle sponsor.—
Todd Boss,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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This is noteworthy in that a great many people are prepared to accept many things for peace.—
Diedrich Diederichsen,
Artforum,
1 June 2025
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The dog's most distinctive feature—a noticeable facial deformity—raised immediate questions.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025
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Even more notably, Tha Carter V sold a massive 480,000 units in its debut week back in 2018, underscoring a noticeable slide in first-week performance over the years.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
12 June 2025
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Whether enjoyed neat, in a classic cocktail, or as part of a creative mix, Bosque Nativo Gin delivers a memorable and refined drinking experience.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Sly Stone, who took audiences higher during memorable performances at Woodstock and the Fillmore West, but whose career was plagued by drug problems and periodic disappearances, has died.—
Roy Trakin,
HollywoodReporter,
9 June 2025
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The filing marks a notable step into the digital asset space by entities affiliated with Truth Social, the social media platform founded by former President Donald Trump.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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But Murphy believes there's still notable potential for automakers as well as their retailers in software — a focus area for companies as of late that also has not grown as much as initially expected.—
Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
5 June 2025
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“Observable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observable. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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