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as in audible
able to be perceived by a sense or by the mind
an evening star easily distinguishable by the naked eye
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as in different
being not of the same kind
snowflakes are distinguishable from each other under a microscope
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Recent Examples of distinguishable
The replica Tower sign hews close to the original, though the two are clearly distinguishable from one another.
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Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 1 June 2026
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
If atoms were distinguishable, looking at two atoms of the same type would be like looking at two cars of the same make and model, says Christian Sanner, a physicist at Colorado State University, who was not involved in the new paper.
—K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 13 May 2026
At the busy lobby bar, those attending the function are easily distinguishable by their tuxedos and ball gowns from hotel guests in their Saturday-night duds.
—Shane Harris, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
Up front, the gunshots were not immediately distinguishable in the cacophony.
—Calvin Woodward, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Second, the two sides must be readily distinguishable from each other, usually by applying color or markings to one side, although in rare cases they can be distinguished by shape, with one side being convex and the other being concave.
—ArsTechnica, 3 Apr. 2026
For Fall 2026, creative director Anthony Vaccarello showcased a series of single- and double-breasted black suits, distinguishable from one another by the slightest shade.
—Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026
The details of the plot are not particularly important or distinguishable from previous entries.
—Michael Ordoña, San Francisco Chronicle, 26 Feb. 2026
Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 1 June 2026
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
If atoms were distinguishable, looking at two atoms of the same type would be like looking at two cars of the same make and model, says Christian Sanner, a physicist at Colorado State University, who was not involved in the new paper.
—K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 13 May 2026
At the busy lobby bar, those attending the function are easily distinguishable by their tuxedos and ball gowns from hotel guests in their Saturday-night duds.
—Shane Harris, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
Up front, the gunshots were not immediately distinguishable in the cacophony.
—Calvin Woodward, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Second, the two sides must be readily distinguishable from each other, usually by applying color or markings to one side, although in rare cases they can be distinguished by shape, with one side being convex and the other being concave.
—ArsTechnica, 3 Apr. 2026
For Fall 2026, creative director Anthony Vaccarello showcased a series of single- and double-breasted black suits, distinguishable from one another by the slightest shade.
—Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026
The details of the plot are not particularly important or distinguishable from previous entries.
—Michael Ordoña, San Francisco Chronicle, 26 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for distinguishable
Adjective
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No one is more audible than the victor in the loser’s building.—
Joel Lorenzi,
New York Times,
31 May 2026
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Snoring sits just below this threshold, the audible signature of an airway that is narrowed but not yet shut.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
Adjective
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Officials at the Air Resources Board then spent the last several months drafting and revising the plan voted on this week, which received considerable feedback from oil and gas companies, environmental groups, lobbyists and lawmakers all jockeying for different priorities.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Each ticket costs $5, and players may pick six numbers from two separate pools of numbers - five different numbers from 1 to 70 (the white balls) and one number from 1 to 24 (the gold Mega Ball) - or select Easy Pick/Quick Pick.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
Adjective
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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.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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The Legally Bronze Bronzer is a normal size and has no discernible smell.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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Ginsberg first read the titular entry in Howl and Other Poems at San Francisco’s Six Gallery in 1955, and the work anthologized a year later by fellow poet Lawrence Ferlinghetti as the fourth entry in the City Lights Bookstore imprint with its distinctive slender binding and black-and-white cover.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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Similar to the Michelin Guide for restaurants, Forbes’ anonymous inspectors rate and reviews luxury hotels, helping travelers discover distinctive destinations around the world.—
Drew Jackson,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 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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Fridley Middle enrolls students from all over the metro area and is very diverse, a fact the teachers and administrators are proud of.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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The internships are organized around an aerospace or space science theme drawn from NASA’s diverse engineering and scientific research programs.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 May 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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The hotel also offers ultra-luxe suites, each with a distinct design theme (like Riviera and Christian Dior), and a penthouse suite with a heated rooftop pool and 360-degree views of the city, from the hills to the sea stretching across the horizon.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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There are at least two distinct categories of retirees with dependent children.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
31 May 2026
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“Distinguishable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distinguishable. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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