COLORABLE Synonyms: 58 Similar and Opposite Words

colorable

adjective

Definition of colorable

as in plausible

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Recent Examples of colorable The kids' meal features a four-pack of crayons, a colorable crown and a meal bag. — Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026 Likewise, knots that aren’t three-colorable stay that way. — Erica Klarreich, Quanta Magazine, 22 Apr. 2026 If that has a familiar ring, Democrats can thank lawfare for the end of honorable resignation in the face of colorable criminal charges as a political norm. — The Editors, National Review, 27 Sep. 2024 The lesson here for litigators is that if a UPEPA special motion is at least colorable and not asserted for purposes of delay, that motion should usually be brought. — Jay Adkisson, Forbes, 27 Jan. 2023 Lunchtime can double as an art session or geography lesson with this colorable world map tablecloth. — Catherine Garcia, The Week, 14 Nov. 2022 There are colorable constitutional objections to each of these proposals. — Ian MacDougall, Harper’s Magazine , 28 Sep. 2022

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Adjective

However, this represented only one of several plausible geographic origins of her lineage, according to the researchers.

— Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
In April, The Athletic reported that a move by United for Baleba was highly plausible, with expectations that the fee would be much lower.

— Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of plausible

Adjective

Kuk and especially Kodelja shine with naturalistic charm in this delicate two-hander, their easy chemistry making credible the rapport between Maruša’s grungy cynic and Alja’s snuggie-wearing neurotic.

— Beatrice Loayza, Variety, 22 Aug. 2026
Officers found the threat was not credible, and no weapons were found.

— Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of credible

Adjective

Amenities and experiences The Rockaway Hotel makes a pretty convincing case for never leaving the property.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026
The first objective will be to secure Champions League qualification, and do it in a more convincing fashion than last season.

— Andy Jones, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of convincing

Adjective

Davis’ ability to reflect and respond with his pithy probing of the disagreeing chord turned chaos into something cogent.

— Steven D. Reske, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
DeMaio has built his own particularly cogent political organization in San Diego Republican circles, according to previous reporting by CalMatters.

— Andrew Graham May 15, Sacbee.com, 16 May 2026

Definition of cogent

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