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
Phenotype refers to how one’s genetic makeup is expressed in observable traits, including eye color, height and blood type.
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Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
Reasonable suspicion testing allows a supervisor to request a drug or alcohol test if there are observable and objective signs that an employee may be under the influence.
—Johnny C. Taylor Jr., USA TODAY, 25 Mar. 2025
The cycling experience is like the observable universe.
—Rob Reed, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
By shifting the focus from isolated incidents to observable patterns of behavior, organizations can foster a culture where feedback thrives.
—Sandro Da Silva, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
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Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
Reasonable suspicion testing allows a supervisor to request a drug or alcohol test if there are observable and objective signs that an employee may be under the influence.
—Johnny C. Taylor Jr., USA TODAY, 25 Mar. 2025
The cycling experience is like the observable universe.
—Rob Reed, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
By shifting the focus from isolated incidents to observable patterns of behavior, organizations can foster a culture where feedback thrives.
—Sandro Da Silva, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for observable
Adjective
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Reuters photos from the aftermath of the incident showed paramedics and ambulances at the scene, with police cordons visible.—
Lucas Lilieholm,
CNN Money,
27 Apr. 2025
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The dress featured long sleeves and a modest neckline, with sheer portions visible at the sleeves and the lower part of the dress.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
26 Apr. 2025
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In a remarkable political rebound, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberals bested Pierre Poilievre’s Conservatives after Trump’s tariffs and threats to annex its neighbor changed the fortunes of the governing party, which had been trailing in the polls for years.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
4 May 2025
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Star Power That Vancouver have accomplished their run to the final without Scottish playmaker Ryan Gauld for the last two rounds is nothing short of remarkable.—
Ian Nicholas Quillen,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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Hudson did not speak in the commercial but had a key visual presence.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
3 May 2025
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Photos from student protests showed hundreds of teenagers adopting many of the visual cues used in the pro-democracy demonstrations, like the three-finger salute and yellow rubber ducks.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
3 May 2025
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Villa have made up some ground this season, particularly because Newcastle have spent minimally in 2024-25, but the difference between the two is noteworthy.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
24 Apr. 2025
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For Davenport, this news came after a relatively brief but noteworthy stint with the company.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Use the dome light and flashers to make your vehicle more noticeable.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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But within weeks, the change in sentiment was noticeable.—
Pradeep Prasana Kanagaraj,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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The alchemy of bringing multiple things together to create a memorable pitch and start an exciting partnership all depends on chemistry.—
Rob Davis,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Some routes, of course, are superior to others, serving up memorable views from the observation car—or a private roomette.—
Ellen Carpenter,
AFAR Media,
24 Apr. 2025
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The most notable success story was cornerback Jerry Jacobs, undrafted in 2021 out of Arkansas.—
Zack Rosenblatt,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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Philadelphia’s most notable sanctuary policy, an executive order signed by then-Mayor Jim Kenney in January 2016, is its refusal to have its jails honor ICE detainers or requests for release dates.—
Jennifer J. Lee,
The Conversation,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Observable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observable. Accessed 8 May. 2025.
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