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How does the adjective appreciable contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of appreciable are palpable, perceptible, ponderable, sensible, and tangible. While all these words mean "apprehensible as real or existent," appreciable applies to what is distinctly discernible by the senses or definitely measurable.

an appreciable increase in income

When is palpable a more appropriate choice than appreciable?

In some situations, the words palpable and appreciable are roughly equivalent. However, palpable applies either to what has physical substance or to what is obvious and unmistakable.

the tension in the air was almost palpable

When could perceptible be used to replace appreciable?

While the synonyms perceptible and appreciable are close in meaning, perceptible applies to what can be discerned by the senses often to a minimal extent.

a perceptible difference in sound to a careful listener

Where would ponderable be a reasonable alternative to appreciable?

The words ponderable and appreciable are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, ponderable suggests having definitely measurable weight or importance.

exerted a ponderable influence on world events

When can sensible be used instead of appreciable?

The synonyms sensible and appreciable are sometimes interchangeable, but sensible applies to whatever is clearly apprehended through the senses or impresses itself strongly on the mind.

an abrupt, sensible drop in temperature

When might tangible be a better fit than appreciable?

Although the words tangible and appreciable have much in common, tangible suggests what is capable of being handled or grasped both physically and mentally.

no tangible evidence of UFOs

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Recent Examples of appreciable Caution should be taken if spending any appreciable amount of time outside, by staying hydrated with non-alcoholic beverages, taking frequent breaks and seeking shade. Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 June 2025 Trump’s tariffs, detentions take a toll on local tourism April 12, 2025 There was an appreciable drop in visitors to the United States from Europe in March, after the Trump administration introduced an aggressive crackdown on immigration. Erik Kirschbaum, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2025 The emphasis on outfitting is appreciable, in particular with matching sets such as a fluid-fitting viscose blouse paired with a wide-legged trouser, priced $79 for each piece. David Moin, Footwear News, 1 May 2025 The tactile feedback guides your finger, and there was no appreciable lag in our sessions. ArsTechnica, 18 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for appreciable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appreciable
Adjective
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    Elycia Rubin, HollywoodReporter, 30 July 2025
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Adjective
  • Phone calls came in clear, the layers of music were clearly audible, and ambient noise from traffic and public transport disappeared.
    Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 24 July 2025
  • If the sky becomes menacing and thunder becomes audible, seek out a safe place to seek shelter.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 21 July 2025
Adjective
  • Tariff Blow To Luxury Fashion Brands Many major European luxury brands learned that lesson after boosting prices on average 33% from 2019 to 2023 with no discernible improvement in quality, according to UBS.
    Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
  • Another unexpected discovery came from a portion of discernible writing inside a scroll.
    Andrew Paul Jul 24, Popular Science, 24 July 2025
Adjective
  • Roughly a quarter report receiving it during the sharking, and another quarter immediately after the quake became perceptible.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 17 July 2025
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    Rachana Pradhan, CNN Money, 8 July 2025

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“Appreciable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appreciable. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.

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