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distinguishable

adjective

Definition of distinguishablenext
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 Haaland has become one of the most easily distinguishable sport stars in recent years because of his long hair. — ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026 But, the vehicles that will officially operate in Denver are even more distinguishable. — Chierstin Roth, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026 The next hurdle for lifestyle influencers will be to make content that’s both useful and, crucially, distinguishable from what AI can do. — Rebecca Jennings, Vulture, 30 July 2026 Based on analyzing samples taken from hundreds of different mole rats, the team learned members of each colony carried a distinguishable chemical signature. — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 21 July 2026 The brain compares the relative signal strength across these three channels and reconstructs something on the order of a million distinguishable colors. — Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026 The security guards, who were employed by Akima Global Services, were distinguishable by the color of their shirts. — Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 13 July 2026 There will no distinguishable sounds outside the call of a bird swooping down from nearby hills. — Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 23 June 2026 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. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for distinguishable
  1. audible
  2. different
  3. discernible
  4. distinctive
  5. noticeable
  6. diverse
  7. detectable
  8. distinct
Adjective
  • Goldberg noted that their guest today, Cruz, would be at the convention, and people in the crowd made their disdain for him audible.
    — Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Trent Alexander-Arnold and Vinicius Junior were among the players singled out for vocal criticism, with audible whistles when the Brazilian was substituted in the 88th minute.
    — Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of audible
Adjective
  • All onshore experiences are locally guided, offered in small groups, and scaled to different activity levels.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The correspondence helped convince Anders, who fled the Nazis for American exile in 1936, that different kinds of evil cause different kinds of harm.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of different
Adjective
  • The shape of a Project Runway episode was discernible here — conversations with the designers about their inspirations, an in-depth look at their design process, backstage time at the runway shows — but the execution was Temu level.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The skins cling like wet T-shirts to the filling beneath, with each plump bundle nearly bursting with big, discernible chunks of shrimp and ground pork.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of discernible
Adjective
  • That copper complex is also responsible for the formula’s distinctive blue hue, while glycerin and two forms of hyaluronic acid draw in moisture for an immediate plumping effect.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 6 Sep. 2026
  • During the traditional preparation process, calcium is added, which gives the jelly its distinctive firm and rubbery texture.
    — Michiko Tomioka, CNBC, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of distinctive
Adjective
  • If Taron Johnson and the secondary hold up against complex passing schemes, the unit should take a noticeable leap in efficiency.
    — David Troy OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Separate data from Indeed’s Job Postings Index also shows a seasonal ramp-up that is noticeable around Labor Day and the weeks that follow.
    — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of noticeable
Adjective
  • All who died, including my sister, Patricia Fagan, were a diverse cross-section of New Yorkers, and their memory can’t be erased.
    — Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Universal Studios Hollywood's Halloween Horror Nights is increasingly featuring horror from diverse cultures.
    — Eve Chen, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of diverse
Adjective
  • None had identification or detectable microchips on them, officials said.
    — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The vaccine, in combination with Keytruda , met key goals in patients with higher-risk or advanced melanoma whose detectable cancer had been completely removed through surgery.
    — Deena Zaidi, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of detectable
Adjective
  • The Pigeon Sisters — Desi Amato as Gwendolyn and Penny Amara as Cecily — are played as distinct individuals rather than as near-twins as often happens.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Sometimes those differences, while distinct, still touch the same product in some way.
    — Michael Khouw, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of distinct

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“Distinguishable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distinguishable. Accessed 18 Sep. 2026.

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