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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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
Even the skin around the bean had a distinguishable bite, clinging to each chickpea rather than turning slippery or wispy.
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Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Jan. 2026
Whether a vibrating insert can deliver clear, distinguishable signals without blending into the background – or worse, become a distraction in itself – remains an open question.
—New Atlas, 4 Jan. 2026
In a closet hang several puffer jackets, including one with the instantly distinguishable Canada Goose patch.
—Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 23 Dec. 2025
Rhoades appearing in court via Zoom from a holding room, was barely distinguishable in prison blues seated against a far wall.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 20 Dec. 2025
In 2014, Jay-Z acquired Armand de Brignac, the luxury champagne brand famously known as Ace of Spades due to its distinguishable logo.
—Caché McClay, USA Today, 4 Dec. 2025
The most distinguishable part of the boot is the waterproof rubber tread.
—Liz Provencher, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2025
The structure of Pittsburgh’s tax, which involves applying a different rate to nonresidents, is distinguishable from many other such taxes, which typically apply the same rate to visiting players.
—Robert Raiola, Sportico.com, 27 Sep. 2025
The 300-second exposure shows the wandering solar system body as a minute dot, barely distinguishable among the stellar giants populating the distant starfield beyond.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Jan. 2026
Whether a vibrating insert can deliver clear, distinguishable signals without blending into the background – or worse, become a distraction in itself – remains an open question.
—New Atlas, 4 Jan. 2026
In a closet hang several puffer jackets, including one with the instantly distinguishable Canada Goose patch.
—Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 23 Dec. 2025
Rhoades appearing in court via Zoom from a holding room, was barely distinguishable in prison blues seated against a far wall.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 20 Dec. 2025
In 2014, Jay-Z acquired Armand de Brignac, the luxury champagne brand famously known as Ace of Spades due to its distinguishable logo.
—Caché McClay, USA Today, 4 Dec. 2025
The most distinguishable part of the boot is the waterproof rubber tread.
—Liz Provencher, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2025
The structure of Pittsburgh’s tax, which involves applying a different rate to nonresidents, is distinguishable from many other such taxes, which typically apply the same rate to visiting players.
—Robert Raiola, Sportico.com, 27 Sep. 2025
The 300-second exposure shows the wandering solar system body as a minute dot, barely distinguishable among the stellar giants populating the distant starfield beyond.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 1 Sep. 2025
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.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Nov. 2025
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De Niro said, met by audible gasps.—
Ryan Mancini,
The Hill,
23 Oct. 2025
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Thousands of people took to the streets of downtown Los Angeles on Saturday afternoon to protest federal immigration activity after agents were involved in two different shootings this week, one that left a woman dead in Minneapolis and another that wounded two people in Portland, Oregon.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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Just like its jogger counterpart, this hoodie comes in three different lengths and is carried up to a size 3XL.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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Cummings notes that there is a discernible shift nationally of younger adults leaving large metro areas for smaller- to medium-sized metro areas that are more affordable.—
Aldo Svaldi,
Denver Post,
6 Jan. 2026
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Going back to the 1950s, there is no discernible trend, with the first day finishing positive about 48% of the time, according to Bespoke Investment Group.—
Sean Conlon,Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
2 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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But none of these enticements can conceal the absence of scripts and direction that set a distinctive mood, then deftly navigate every deliberate shift.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
8 Jan. 2026
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Faithfull’s signature, distinctive, melodic, high-register vocals had defined her career, but her voice was permanently altered by severe laryngitis and her persistent drug abuse.—
Charlie Vargas,
Oc Register,
8 Jan. 2026
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The tint is sheer and subtle but makes a noticeable difference in evening out skin tone and camouflaging discoloration.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
10 Jan. 2026
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While Reconcept recommends sessions of at least 30 minutes, shorter experiences can still produce noticeable effects.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Recognizing the diverse needs of the community, Orange Coast Medical Center also offers prenatal, postpartum, and breastfeeding classes in Vietnamese, ensuring language is never a barrier to receiving compassionate care.—
MemorialCare Medical Group,
Oc Register,
10 Jan. 2026
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The work triangle has origins dating back to the 19th century, but in a space that now serves diverse purposes and is filled with technology and appliances that didn’t exist when it was created, is the kitchen work triangle still relevant?—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 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,
9 Jan. 2026
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The last detectable earthquake in Connecticut was recorded on May 19, 2025, near Essex Village, according to USGS.—
Bailey Allen,
The Providence Journal,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Formed by rolling up sheets of atoms, these hollow tubes exhibit unique behaviors distinct from bulk materials due to their nanoscale dimensions.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Nov. 2025
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Her bubbly, non-threatening stage persona, paired with her cutting jokes and roasts, feels distinct in her body of work.—
Rima Parikh,
Vulture,
9 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Distinguishable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distinguishable. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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