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
The shape of the film, discernable even in a rough cut, is as gracefully natural as its subject is urgent and its discussions are passionate.
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Richard Brody, New Yorker, 23 Sep. 2025
The other checkpoint area seemed to have more security guards directing the crowd into easily discernible lines with megaphones.
—Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 21 Sep. 2025
Cottonmouths are often patterned and born with bright yellow tail tips to attract prey, but as the snakes age, the tail tips and discernible patterns usually fade to a dull blackish color.
—Owen Clarke, Outside, 19 Sep. 2025
There’s no discernible logic to the rollout order, beyond newer flagships going first.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
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Richard Brody, New Yorker, 23 Sep. 2025
The other checkpoint area seemed to have more security guards directing the crowd into easily discernible lines with megaphones.
—Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 21 Sep. 2025
Cottonmouths are often patterned and born with bright yellow tail tips to attract prey, but as the snakes age, the tail tips and discernible patterns usually fade to a dull blackish color.
—Owen Clarke, Outside, 19 Sep. 2025
There’s no discernible logic to the rollout order, beyond newer flagships going first.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for discernible
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discernible
Adjective
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The structure of Pittsburgh’s tax, which involves applying a different rate to nonresidents, is distinguishable from many other such taxes, which typically apply the same rate to visiting players.—
Robert Raiola,
Sportico.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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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
Adjective
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The 5 Percent Wellness Philosophy Genuine wellness is rooted in perceptible, sustainable recovery — a process best nurtured through consistent, incremental change.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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My sister looked up at me and ever so gently, with barely perceptible pressure, squeezed my hand.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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There was a noticeable gap between Ocean dropping his studio debut Channel Orange in 2012 and his 2016 album releases Endless and Blonde — and fans noticed.—
Sophie Dodd,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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The last two words, something Redick said the Lakers needed to be in after the team lost in five games to the Minnesota Timberwolves during last year’s playoffs, has been the most noticeable priority shift in the earliest days of training camp.—
Dan Woike,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Discernible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discernible. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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