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
Such metrics can belie the eye test, which highlights Torres’ discernible discomfort when against strikers who enjoy physical tussles — such as Palace’s Jean-Philippe Mateta — or those, such as Jamie Vardy, who run behind.
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Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 14 May 2025
Peace Talks Flounder Two rounds of direct talks between Russian and Ukrainian delegations have yielded agreements on prisoners of war, but no discernible steps toward a ceasefire accord.
—Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 June 2025
Light pressure is applied to create a discernible crust.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2025
However, since its inception, the university’s anti-racist research center has hardly hosted any events or turned out any discernible academic content despite the more than $1 million poured into it.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 6 June 2025
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Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 14 May 2025
Peace Talks Flounder Two rounds of direct talks between Russian and Ukrainian delegations have yielded agreements on prisoners of war, but no discernible steps toward a ceasefire accord.
—Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 June 2025
Light pressure is applied to create a discernible crust.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2025
However, since its inception, the university’s anti-racist research center has hardly hosted any events or turned out any discernible academic content despite the more than $1 million poured into it.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discernible
Adjective
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GlobalData’s monthly report on prospects for the Western Europe auto market pointed to stagnation in 2025 with a barely perceptible 0.5% gain to 11.5 million, after an unchanged 2024.—
Neil Winton,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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On The Solstice Though the solstice itself isn’t easily perceptible, it is often associated with visible changes in the sun’s path.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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Similar parents commenting on Diwa's post said the switch made a noticeable difference in their own homes, with several sharing anecdotes of improved moods and calmer transitions to offscreen activities.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 June 2025
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Whereas androgenetic alopecia is characterized by the shrinking of hair follicles, which leads to thin, barely noticeable hair, the key indicators of CCCA are inflammation and damage to the follicles.—
Sierra Leone Starks,
Allure,
24 June 2025
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“Discernible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discernible. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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