1
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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2
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
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.
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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
In the city’s Financial District, home to Canada’s major banks, locals are easily distinguishable from tourists and visitors by the conspicuous absence of winter paraphernalia.
—Vivian Song, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
Two executive chefs ago, Georgie had a distinguishable French bent under the leadership of RJ Yoakum, who previously spent years working for Thomas Keller at The French Laundry.
—Claire Ballor
staff Reporter, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
The team recorded the neuron’s electrical activity to test whether the process could produce distinguishable signals.
—Matthew S Williams, Interesting Engineering, 5 Feb. 2026
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
In the city’s Financial District, home to Canada’s major banks, locals are easily distinguishable from tourists and visitors by the conspicuous absence of winter paraphernalia.
—Vivian Song, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
Two executive chefs ago, Georgie had a distinguishable French bent under the leadership of RJ Yoakum, who previously spent years working for Thomas Keller at The French Laundry.
—Claire Ballor
staff Reporter, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
The team recorded the neuron’s electrical activity to test whether the process could produce distinguishable signals.
—Matthew S Williams, Interesting Engineering, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for distinguishable
Adjective
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If the sky becomes menacing and thunder becomes audible, seek out a safe place to seek shelter.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
27 Apr. 2026
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There's additionally a high-decibel emergency alarm that emits audible and visual alerts.—
Shirl Leigh
April 23,
New Atlas,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Everything was a little different.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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Not noticeably different than any other basic frozen waffle.—
Alex Beggs,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The painting, like other abstract works, tells no discernible story.—
Luis Parrales,
The Atlantic,
28 Apr. 2026
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Only in a few of the paintings is the mark clearly discernible as the crooked branch of a tree.—
Ben Davis,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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What Makes Steller Sea Lions Different Beyond their size, Steller sea lions have distinctive habits and capabilities.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2026
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Images of her outside the hotel were splashed across tabloids, with The Carlyle’s distinctive gold revolving door in the background.—
Elise Taylor,
Vanity Fair,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The Moon moves through your 10th House of Visibility, where your structure is more noticeable.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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The combination of skilled care, more affordable pricing, and the appeal of travelling for treatment has shaped a noticeable trend.—
K.H. Koehler,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Iran is China’s largest trading partner in the Middle East, but China’s diverse energy sources have shielded it from the heavy economic toll and energy crisis that the war has caused for other countries in East Asia.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
23 Apr. 2026
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The vibrant Chowrasta Market isn’t far either, hawking favourites from Penang’s diverse cultures, from roti canai to bowls of syrupy chendul.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 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,
29 Apr. 2026
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All 20 patients who received the trial treatment no longer had any detectable myeloma cells in their body.—
Angus Chen,
STAT,
20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Culture and Tourism Minister Nuri Ersoy announced this remarkable discovery on social media, describing it as an exemplary work of art featuring a distinct style, according to Turkiye Today.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Apr. 2026
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Matt Boldy might be one of the most underrated players in the NHL, but yeah, that was one very distinct kicking motion.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Distinguishable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distinguishable. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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