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
The new hub will rely on Flowcode, a company that generates customizable QR codes that can be updated in real time and often feature colors and other elements that help make the advertiser using it more distinguishable from similar efforts.
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Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
22 June 2026
Three is very distinguishable from four.
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Literary Hub,
18 June 2026
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).
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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.
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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.
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Shane Harris,
The Atlantic,
27 Apr. 2026
Up front, the gunshots were not immediately distinguishable in the cacophony.
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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.
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ArsTechnica,
3 Apr. 2026
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
22 June 2026
Three is very distinguishable from four.
—
Literary Hub,
18 June 2026
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for distinguishable
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As soon as one influence is audible, Cold Court throws in a noisy interlude, then a surprisingly poppy section, and then a funk breakdown.
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If the sky becomes menacing and thunder becomes audible, seek out a safe place to seek shelter.
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There are four main courses in the area — dirt, park, street and vertical — all with different styles of judging and competition.
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The two parties would take a somewhat different approach for police protection at high-security venues.
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But as much as YouTube and other platforms offer compelling alternatives for development and distribution, there was a discernable sense among the room of producers, executives, analysts and lawyers that the biggest goal is to achieve meaningful progress in the heart of traditional Hollywood.
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To evoke nautical rope at the bar, the team replicated its weave in cork, an effect discernible only by touch.
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The Lebanese Australian producer created his distinctive style by blending sounds from the Arab world with hard-hitting bass music.
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Banfield-Norris, who is Jaden’s grandmother, served a softer contrast to her grandkids’ shoes, opting for the elegant Christian Louboutin Senora leopard-print sandals, which feature a distinctive red sole and a T-strap design.
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Evolutionary cues, emotional encoding and genetics all converge in how partners experience each other’s smell, and a noticeable shift in that experience may be worth paying attention to.
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After 12 weeks, the results suggested that a tiny dose of regular exercise could yield noticeable physical benefits.
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Working with sister stylist duo Chloe and Chenelle Delgadillo, Rodrigo has reconstructed her signature looks to feel softer and more grown-up, with outfits drawing from fashion references just as diverse as her musical taste.
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This is a really fun, diverse set of applications all mysteriously falling under the heading of the positive Grassmannian.
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It is estimated that there are 500,000 detectable earthquakes in the world each year.
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This subtle yet detectable respect goes a long way.
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Three distinct routes for ships have now emerged, with different authorities vying to organize the transit of dozens of vessels through the waterway.
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The group categories delivered two distinct flavors of excellence.
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“Distinguishable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distinguishable. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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