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
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
The noisy city outside is barely discernible through the floor-to-ceiling windows, which allow natural light to flood in when the drapes are drawn.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026
But there’s also a discernible strain of hope and timeliness amid the bleakness in some of the most recent hits.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 20 May 2026
There is no discernible pattern.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
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K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 25 May 2026
The noisy city outside is barely discernible through the floor-to-ceiling windows, which allow natural light to flood in when the drapes are drawn.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026
But there’s also a discernible strain of hope and timeliness amid the bleakness in some of the most recent hits.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 20 May 2026
There is no discernible pattern.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discernible
Adjective
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The replica Tower sign hews close to the original, though the two are clearly distinguishable from one another.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
1 June 2026
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This is a type of employment that, as Johnson lead counsel Paul McDonald has stressed, is legally distinguishable from professional employment and is structured differently (for example, student employment is exempt from FICA taxes).—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
20 May 2026
Adjective
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This is particularly noticeable in the ballroom area, which hosts weekly wedding events, as well as other social and business functions.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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But let’s get back to that extraordinary customizable dashboard, one of the most noticeable features.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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If the sky becomes menacing and thunder becomes audible, seek out a safe place to seek shelter.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 June 2026
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If the sky becomes menacing and thunder becomes audible, seek out a safe place to seek shelter.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 June 2026
Adjective
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It is estimated that there are 500,000 detectable earthquakes in the world each year.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 June 2026
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This detachment is becoming detectable among young voters.—
David M. Drucker,
Twin Cities,
3 June 2026
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.—
Emily Watlington,
ARTnews.com,
24 May 2026
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That shift isn’t just perceptible—it’s been acknowledged by the women who helped build the Atlanta franchise.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
12 May 2026
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“Discernible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discernible. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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