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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2
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
The structure of Pittsburgh’s tax, which involves applying a different rate to nonresidents, is distinguishable from many other such taxes, which typically apply the same rate to visiting players.
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Robert Raiola, Sportico.com, 27 Sep. 2025
The 300-second exposure shows the wandering solar system body as a minute dot, barely distinguishable among the stellar giants populating the distant starfield beyond.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 1 Sep. 2025
His distinguishable look, punctuated by a large black beard, became iconic.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 2025
Critically, the ancient teeth from betel nut chewers are distinguishable because of red staining.
—Elizabeth Rayne, ArsTechnica, 19 Aug. 2025
Both Buc-ee's and Wawa feature distinguishable mascots.
—Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 13 Aug. 2025
The results show that Shiftly can create distinguishable feedback for different shape categories (flat, edge, convex), and that participants could also distinguish between the two configurations within each category.
—IEEE Spectrum, 19 May 2025
Robert Raiola, Sportico.com, 27 Sep. 2025
The 300-second exposure shows the wandering solar system body as a minute dot, barely distinguishable among the stellar giants populating the distant starfield beyond.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 1 Sep. 2025
His distinguishable look, punctuated by a large black beard, became iconic.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 2025
Critically, the ancient teeth from betel nut chewers are distinguishable because of red staining.
—Elizabeth Rayne, ArsTechnica, 19 Aug. 2025
Both Buc-ee's and Wawa feature distinguishable mascots.
—Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 13 Aug. 2025
The results show that Shiftly can create distinguishable feedback for different shape categories (flat, edge, convex), and that participants could also distinguish between the two configurations within each category.
—IEEE Spectrum, 19 May 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for distinguishable
Adjective
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The noise of crunching history is audible from the other side of 7-foot construction fencing.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
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If the sky becomes menacing and thunder becomes audible, seek out a safe place to seek shelter.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
22 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The characters are all different, but the contrast in personalities was similar.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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Lee made a video about the clear-shoe trend, adopted by the likes of Simone Rocha and Loewe for spring 2026; Loewe layered socks of different colors with transparent kitten heels.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Bush Hager's most noticeable symptoms include mood swings and trouble sleeping.—
Alex Ross,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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Despite their absence from television, fans have observed that both Kassidy and Quen have been working on their physiques, showing noticeable changes.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Each of these titles represents a distinctive cinematic vision — works that captivate with their visual language, emotional depth, and masterful craftsmanship.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
29 Oct. 2025
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Dry lower-leg skin in African-American women is distinctive for its downregulation of several free fatty acids.—
Rafil Kroll-Zaidi,
Harpers Magazine,
29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The study looked at states excluding Montana, Texas, Utah, and Wyoming, where sale prices are not fully discernible.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
24 Oct. 2025
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Across the hall, Mary Elizabeth’s room was quiet, with only a few discernible words coming across the spirit box.—
Jim Beaugez,
CNN Money,
23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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With such a prolific and diverse career, Beyoncé has simply too many iconic looks to choose from.—
Diana Pearl,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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These teams combine the boundary-busting power of AI with diverse human expertise to consistently produce breakthrough solutions.—
François Candelon,
Fortune,
31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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It is estimated that there are 500,000 detectable earthquakes in the world each year.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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Their three flavors, Raspberry Hibiscus Yerba Mate, Mango Passionfruit Yerba Mate, and Blackberry Lavender Tea, are smooth and sippable, with little detectable weed taste.—
Chala June,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
29 Oct. 2025
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This approach is distinct from other methods that require physically touching the object.—
Elizabeth Howell,
Space.com,
26 Oct. 2025
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In America’s political duopoly, smaller parties often represent distinct voices and ideologies that neverthless have little chance in most contests above the local level.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Distinguishable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distinguishable. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.
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