as in appreciable
heard or able to be heard
Her voice was barely audible over the noise. He let out an audible sigh.
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Recent Examples of audible
Without warning, Spees performed a forceful takedown, pulling her in a circular motion that spun her body and caused her head to hit the pavement with an audible thud, the memo states.
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Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 18 Dec. 2025
Despite first popping up late Thursday night, the new lyrics were still audible on the service as of Friday afternoon.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Dec. 2025
Broadband Noise These are static noises that contain all audible frequencies that can mask other distracting sounds.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 11 Dec. 2025
Larkin's voice was barely audible above the roar of engines.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 10 Dec. 2025
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Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 18 Dec. 2025
Despite first popping up late Thursday night, the new lyrics were still audible on the service as of Friday afternoon.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Dec. 2025
Broadband Noise These are static noises that contain all audible frequencies that can mask other distracting sounds.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 11 Dec. 2025
Larkin's voice was barely audible above the roar of engines.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 10 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for audible
Adjective
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If a relatively new company like Benda can dare to explore a proper hybrid engine setup (most likely with an appreciable retail price, too), nothing remains exclusive anymore.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
29 Dec. 2025
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On their own, some don’t have an appreciable effect on breast-cancer risk, but together research links them to higher risk.—
Alice Park,
Time,
12 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Future updates may introduce visible hit points and on-screen scoring, turning group flights into structured air-battle experiences.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
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It’s made with reflective striping that’ll keep you visible in low light.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The buzz around the Patriots has been noticeable even far from Foxboro.—
Aaron Parseghian,
CBS News,
20 Jan. 2026
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Fingerprints, smudges, and wear are more noticeable to modern buyers, especially those with families, which has driven interest in matte finishes or smudge-resistant options.—
Aliyah Rodriguez,
The Spruce,
20 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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And at least that threat is tangible.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Jan. 2026
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The United States has sought to mediate, holding meetings as recently as Sunday, though those talks ended without tangible results.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Audible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/audible. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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