1
as in distinguishable
able to be perceived by a sense or by the mind
the tension in the negotiating room was palpable
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2
as in tangible
capable of being perceived by the sense of touch
a small but palpable lump in my neck
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3
as in unmistakable
not subject to misinterpretation or more than one interpretation
a palpable case of lying under oath
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Recent Examples of palpable
The excitement around that time was palpable, says Wale.
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Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 13 May 2025
The tension between the personal and the universal is palpable in the plot of Novela.
—Ernesto Lechner, Rolling Stone, 10 May 2025
Distrust and anger toward the Democratic party were palpable at the town hall when one participant asked Gallego how Democrats should change their messaging moving forward.
—Anne Bryson, CBS News, 10 May 2025
As all 2,161 of their fans entered Fratton Park, the nerves were palpable — but there was an air of confidence.
—Nick Miller, New York Times, 3 May 2025
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Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 13 May 2025
The tension between the personal and the universal is palpable in the plot of Novela.
—Ernesto Lechner, Rolling Stone, 10 May 2025
Distrust and anger toward the Democratic party were palpable at the town hall when one participant asked Gallego how Democrats should change their messaging moving forward.
—Anne Bryson, CBS News, 10 May 2025
As all 2,161 of their fans entered Fratton Park, the nerves were palpable — but there was an air of confidence.
—Nick Miller, New York Times, 3 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for palpable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for palpable
Adjective
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Under her direction, Shoma Group has consistently turned bold ideas into tangible results, including the recent sale of Shoma Village in Hialeah for nearly $100 million.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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By 2024, a sobering reality had set in: Many organizations struggled to translate AI's potential into tangible results.—
Todd James,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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Beyond the physical abuse, Cassie endured a steady drumbeat of insidious threats that sent an unmistakable message: the violence could escalate at any moment.—
Lauren Hersh,
New York Daily News,
21 May 2025
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The unmistakable message: in Welch’s House of Representatives, Democratic moderates who think for themselves and question their own party’s orthodoxies are unwelcome.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
19 May 2025
Adjective
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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,
14 May 2025
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The audible release of the pressurized gas, followed by the burning, blinding, and gasping sensation.—
Benjamin Alva Polley,
Rolling Stone,
10 May 2025
Adjective
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This gap is especially noticeable in close relationships, such as those with family and close friends, where shared understanding is critical to maintaining connection.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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But her impact was immediately noticeable, said La Jolla High Principal Chuck Podhorsky.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 May 2025
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Perhaps more than any other genre, the evolution of punk rock (both in Los Angeles and around the world) is never more apparent than in the age range of bands at music festivals.—
Josh Chesler,
Los Angeles Times,
21 May 2025
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That license is currently set to expire on May 27, but sources indicate it may now be extended by 60 days — an apparent diplomatic concession aimed at easing tensions and fostering future cooperation.—
Antonio Maria Delgado,
Miami Herald,
21 May 2025
Adjective
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Indeed, there have been 50 recessions in American history, dating back to the Articles of Confederation, some mild to the point of being hardly perceptible, some devastating like the Great Recession of 2008-09 and the Covid Recession of 2020.—
Eli Amdur,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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These barely perceptible shifts — caused by moving water, tectonic activity or shifting rock — offer clues about what lies beneath the planet's surface.—
Victoria Corless,
Space.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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It's been a season where physical strength and unwavering loyalty have held more weight than the deception and betrayal commonly found in previous seasons of the long-running reality competition show.—
Emily DeLetter,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Thanks to therapy and physical rehab, Foxx has come a long way since then.—
Staff Author,
EW.com,
23 May 2025
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And the sense of community that this helps to build will, of course, be evident when those enthusiastic readers meet each other and some of their literary heroes next month.—
Roger Trapp,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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The effect was evident in women, but not statistically significant in men.—
Carla K. Johnson,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2025
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“Palpable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/palpable. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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