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Definition of discerniblenext

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Recent Examples of discernible The skins cling like wet T-shirts to the filling beneath, with each plump bundle nearly bursting with big, discernible chunks of shrimp and ground pork. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026 There would be no discernible change to Bailey’s attacking production. — Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026 In recent years, there has been a discernible trend toward promoting officers close to Netanyahu, the settlers, or both. — Amos Harel, Foreign Affairs, 2 Sep. 2026 Speaking with Sharp and Fabrizio, Sandra Kalander noticed their discernable sincerity in wanting to identify the victim and recognize their humanity, despite the time that had passed. — Taylor Romine, CNN Money, 31 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for discernible
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discernible
Adjective
  • Along parts of the coast, relentless rain and early snowmelt made the sea barely distinguishable from the land.
    — Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Oriahi has a solid handle on all craft aspects, though only the costumes by Yolanda Okereke are particularly distinguishable — her color stories popping in almost every scene.
    — Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 16 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • From a high-rise balcony, the sound would be hardly noticeable, Kasdin said, citing the expert’s findings.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2026
  • The weather could start to change for the region as early as Sunday, but the hurricanes’ effects are most likely to be noticeable Monday and Tuesday.
    — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • Their comings and goings were audible in the kitchen, amplified by the metal pipe.
    — Elvira Navarro, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026
  • The Performance Evaluation and Expenditure Review Subcommittee of the Arkansas Legislative Council advanced the request in a voice vote with no audible dissent.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • The formula also includes sesame oil to deeply hydrate, rejuvenate, and plump the skin, making fine lines and crow’s feet less detectable.
    — Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Tests of nuclear bombs, such as those conducted in Nevada during the Cold War, have long been known to cause small, detectable earthquakes.
    — Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 17 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • There’s also another, less perceptible way higher healthcare costs erode take-home pay.
    — Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2026
  • The quality of the coffee seems a bit underwhelming, and its bitterness drowns out much of the perceptible campfire-ness.
    — Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 1 Sep. 2026

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“Discernible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discernible. Accessed 1 Oct. 2026.

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