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
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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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Kawhi Leonard was the star of the show, though, leading the Clippers with 39 points on a remarkable 15-for-19 shooting night.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
21 Apr. 2025
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This kind of relationship with their host tree leads to remarkable accuracy for emerging every 13 or 17 years, Dugas said.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
22 Apr. 2025
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Combat now includes sound effects, visual effects, hit reactions and crosshairs.—
Carlie Procell,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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In his new book Cinema of Extractions (Columbia University Press), Caltech professor of visual culture Brian Jacobson puts the spotlight on the physical footprint of the business of Hollywood.—
Degen Pener,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 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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Arsenal’s change in tack from corners was immediately noticeable in their 1-1 draw with Brentford.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2025
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The bird's appearance certainly made for a memorable video, and Brada couldn't resist sharing it on social media.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
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My job as a beauty editor has landed me in some pretty memorable situations, including showering in the middle of a desert in Chile and strolling through a tulip field in the Netherlands—and that’s just in the last month.—
Dianna Singh,
Allure,
24 Apr. 2025
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The sequel has more glamour, more trouble and maybe a bit too much nonsense 1 Comments The first Simple Favor, from 2018, was a playful, shallow mystery most notable for casting the lovely, languid Blake Lively as a cynical, devious clothes horse named Emily Nelson.—
Tom Gliatto,
People.com,
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 4 May. 2025.
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