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
Joao Pedro is yet to meaningfully click with Palmer, despite being an unequivocal upgrade up front, and there are no discernible signs of deep understanding with Pedro Neto or Alejandro Garnacho.
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Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
The Legally Bronze Bronzer is a normal size and has no discernible smell.
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Sophia Panych,
Allure,
28 May 2026
No discernible economic revolution followed Biden’s neo-Brandeisian program.
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Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
26 May 2026
All that performance seems effortless thanks to HP's new Tempest Cooling Pro, which produced virtually no discernable fan noise in our testing.
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K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
25 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for discernible
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
The Legally Bronze Bronzer is a normal size and has no discernible smell.
—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
28 May 2026
No discernible economic revolution followed Biden’s neo-Brandeisian program.
—
Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
26 May 2026
All that performance seems effortless thanks to HP's new Tempest Cooling Pro, which produced virtually no discernable fan noise in our testing.
—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
25 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for discernible
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discernible
Adjective
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The new hub will rely on Flowcode, a company that generates customizable QR codes that can be updated in real time and often feature colors and other elements that help make the advertiser using it more distinguishable from similar efforts.
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Three is very distinguishable from four.
Adjective
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Evolutionary cues, emotional encoding and genetics all converge in how partners experience each other’s smell, and a noticeable shift in that experience may be worth paying attention to.
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After 12 weeks, the results suggested that a tiny dose of regular exercise could yield noticeable physical benefits.
Adjective
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As soon as one influence is audible, Cold Court throws in a noisy interlude, then a surprisingly poppy section, and then a funk breakdown.
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If the sky becomes menacing and thunder becomes audible, seek out a safe place to seek shelter.
Adjective
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It is estimated that there are 500,000 detectable earthquakes in the world each year.
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This subtle yet detectable respect goes a long way.
Adjective
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Many of today’s most prominent artists are focused on rendering vast, abstract, and often invisible systems perceptible—often by scaling them down to something more sensible while still gesturing toward their magnitude.
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That shift isn’t just perceptible—it’s been acknowledged by the women who helped build the Atlanta franchise.
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“Discernible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discernible. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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