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
Investigators said an X-ray scan of the wrapping revealed a human skeletal structure, confirming that the contents were of human origin and in an advanced stage of decomposition, with observable human skin.
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Gabriella Ybarra, San Antonio Express-News, 12 Mar. 2026
Realism, even loosely defined as movies of people doing observable and possible things, is never simple or uniform.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 6 Mar. 2026
Planet parades are observable during twilight.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 18 Feb. 2026
That evaluation must be documented — not assumed — and tied to observable conditions rather than age alone.
—Mike McGilvary, Sun Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2026
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Gabriella Ybarra, San Antonio Express-News, 12 Mar. 2026
Realism, even loosely defined as movies of people doing observable and possible things, is never simple or uniform.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 6 Mar. 2026
Planet parades are observable during twilight.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 18 Feb. 2026
That evaluation must be documented — not assumed — and tied to observable conditions rather than age alone.
—Mike McGilvary, Sun Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for observable
Adjective
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Make your vehicle visible to others both ahead of you and behind you by using your low-beam headlights since this means your taillights will also be on.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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Like a rare daylight-visible meteor, a brilliant red fireball flashed before my eyes, interrupting a mindless moment of communion with nature.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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After a busy offseason that included adding several key players and noteworthy stadium renovations, Baltimore began its season Thursday with a win over the Twins on opening day before taking the series to start its 2026 season strong.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Mar. 2026
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To non-Canadian eyes, Air Canada CEO Michael Rousseau’s decision to post a message of condolence in English following the airline’s deadly crash at New York’s LaGuardia Airport may not seem all that noteworthy.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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This visual story captures the festival’s scale, atmosphere, fashion and crowd energy throughout the grounds.—
Miami Herald newsroom,
Miami Herald,
29 Mar. 2026
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The visual effect provokes strikes, but the vibrations also stimulate the receptors in a bass's lateral line.—
Bryan Hendricks,
Arkansas Online,
29 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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In three seasons with the Red Storm, the 73-year-old Pitino has led a remarkable resurgence for the New York City program, coaching the Johnnies to consecutive Big East regular-season and tournament championships.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Mar. 2026
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The region is at the end of a remarkable heat wave that lasted about two weeks, breaking records from Borrego Springs to Oceanside.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Use the dome light and flashers to make your vehicle more noticeable.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Add in limited ventilation and the fact that windows usually can’t be opened freely, and the effects can quickly become noticeable.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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What was most memorable about your stay?—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
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But there was something else memorable and perhaps telling about this interminable game, which clocked in at 3 hours 36 minutes — the longest nine-inning Royals game of the pitch-clock era that began in 2023.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2026
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March's meteor madness March had several notable fireball events.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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This means that filmmakers out of favor with autocratic regimes—including, in Iran, some of the nation’s greatest artists—don’t stand a chance, and some of the most notable recent Iranian films have been submitted by other countries.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Observable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observable. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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