variants
also discernable
as in distinguishable
able to be perceived by a sense or by the mind
discernible differences in the two authors' writing styles
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Recent Examples of discernible
Agreeing with the gun rights group that brought the case, Castro said the bill had no discernible overarching theme based on its contents.
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Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 19 Aug. 2025
Drebin was a parody of an earlier type: the no-nonsense professional who gave the impression of competency but, in fact, had no discernible skills.
—Peter Tonguette, The Washington Examiner, 8 Aug. 2025
But there is no discernible best-by date for the affected items.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Snowy scenes show plenty of highlight details against all of the white, with clouds and snowflakes easily discernible against similar backgrounds.
—PC Magazine, 30 July 2025
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Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 19 Aug. 2025
Drebin was a parody of an earlier type: the no-nonsense professional who gave the impression of competency but, in fact, had no discernible skills.
—Peter Tonguette, The Washington Examiner, 8 Aug. 2025
But there is no discernible best-by date for the affected items.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Snowy scenes show plenty of highlight details against all of the white, with clouds and snowflakes easily discernible against similar backgrounds.
—PC Magazine, 30 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discernible
Adjective
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The 300-second exposure shows the wandering solar system body as a minute dot, barely distinguishable among the stellar giants populating the distant starfield beyond.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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His distinguishable look, punctuated by a large black beard, became iconic.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
19 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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With a barely perceptible lurch, the airboat hurdled the canal bank and seemed to hover above it.—
Nathaniel Rich,
Harpers Magazine,
20 Aug. 2025
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This is especially perceptible in states where linguistic and cultural identities have long been a point of pride, such as Tamil Nadu.—
YAMINI AIYAR,
Foreign Affairs,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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After a noticeable drop in school attendance due to SEPTA cuts in the first week of the new school year, the city directed a portion of its $135 million transit subsidy to restore bus and trolley service on routes that are heavily used by students.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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The ears of a young ram are more noticeable than those of an old ram, whose ears are largely concealed by the massive horns.—
Tim Kelly,
Outdoor Life,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Discernible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discernible. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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