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
Smaller but still discernible patterns of light mark the Florida Keys, Nassau in the Bahamas, and Havana and other cities across Cuba.
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Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 29 Dec. 2025
While some in its famously loyal membership base groused, Costco suffered no discernible political consequences.
—Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 10 Dec. 2025
Taylor is investigating a Santa cookie at the Clotz Cookie Factory (one of several proper nouns in this film that have no discernible origin) and looks disappointed.
—Rachel Handler, Vulture, 9 Dec. 2025
The study also found that the tool could have a discernible impact on the other emotions of the subjects.
—PC Magazine, 30 Nov. 2025
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Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 29 Dec. 2025
While some in its famously loyal membership base groused, Costco suffered no discernible political consequences.
—Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 10 Dec. 2025
Taylor is investigating a Santa cookie at the Clotz Cookie Factory (one of several proper nouns in this film that have no discernible origin) and looks disappointed.
—Rachel Handler, Vulture, 9 Dec. 2025
The study also found that the tool could have a discernible impact on the other emotions of the subjects.
—PC Magazine, 30 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discernible
Adjective
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And while the members’ club stands out on its own, the Twenty Two has also made a name for itself with its two distinguishable restaurants, each of which draws in a cool audience.—
Rachel Dube,
Forbes.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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Even the skin around the bean had a distinguishable bite, clinging to each chickpea rather than turning slippery or wispy.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The buzz around the Patriots has been noticeable even far from Foxboro.—
Aaron Parseghian,
CBS News,
20 Jan. 2026
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Fingerprints, smudges, and wear are more noticeable to modern buyers, especially those with families, which has driven interest in matte finishes or smudge-resistant options.—
Aliyah Rodriguez,
The Spruce,
20 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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There were audible groans during the commercial breaks when the Polymarket visuals appeared on screen for categories like best podcast.—
Rebecca Ford,
Vanity Fair,
12 Jan. 2026
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If the sky becomes menacing and thunder becomes audible, seek out a safe place to seek shelter.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
5 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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In any case, Joiner’s situation reflects a broader debate within horse racing over how to regulate substances commonly abused by humans and detectable in vanishingly small amounts with sophisticated laboratory technology.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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It is estimated that there are 500,000 detectable earthquakes in the world each year.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
21 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The cosmic vibration is supposed to be more perceptible and bring out repressed impulses, emotions, or insights.—
Hannah Madlener,
Glamour,
12 Dec. 2025
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Here, the curve of SO(2) is barely perceptible.—
Leila Sloman,
Quanta Magazine,
3 Dec. 2025
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“Discernible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discernible. Accessed 25 Jan. 2026.
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