variants
also empiric
1
as in observational
based on observation or experience
guidelines for raising children that are based on empirical evidence
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in demonstrable
capable of being proven as true or real
a philosopher who does not regard "God exists" as an empirical statement
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of empirical
But over the centuries, atmospheric science began to include more empirical data as scientists developed metrics for temperature and pressure.
—
Carol Sutton Lewis, Scientific American, 18 June 2025
The result is a new breed of marketing initiatives that balance creative intuition with empirical validation, allowing executives to identify the precise line between boldness and recklessness.
—Gary Drenik, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Though it was hypothesized to be a pest-resisting tactic, there was no empirical evidence proving this.
—Jay Kakade
june 30, New Atlas, 30 June 2025
The link between chemical intolerance and mast cell activation was prescient (though scientists like Cem Akin are waiting for empirical data to prove the connection).
—Kate Raphael, Discover Magazine, 23 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for empirical
Carol Sutton Lewis, Scientific American, 18 June 2025
The result is a new breed of marketing initiatives that balance creative intuition with empirical validation, allowing executives to identify the precise line between boldness and recklessness.
—Gary Drenik, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Though it was hypothesized to be a pest-resisting tactic, there was no empirical evidence proving this.
—Jay Kakade
june 30, New Atlas, 30 June 2025
The link between chemical intolerance and mast cell activation was prescient (though scientists like Cem Akin are waiting for empirical data to prove the connection).
—Kate Raphael, Discover Magazine, 23 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for empirical
Recent Examples of Synonyms for empirical
Adjective
-
The demonstrable diminution of Russia’s space-exploration capabilities and plans makes the nation’s need for partnerships all the more urgent—and, some analysts say, all the harder to come by because Russia seemingly has less to offer potential partners.—
Eugene Gerden,
Scientific American,
30 June 2025
-
The reality is that sales teams are working harder than ever, but without demonstrable outcomes for their efforts.—
Anand Shah,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
Adjective
-
By focusing on objective criteria and standardizing evaluation processes, AI agents can help ensure that all candidates are assessed fairly.—
Ray Culver,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
-
Despite these measurable improvements, participants didn’t report feeling more mindful on questionnaires, highlighting the value of objective measures like eye-tracking to capture real cognitive changes.—
Jenny Lehmann,
Discover Magazine,
10 July 2025
Adjective
-
Smith’s deal highlights how, in today’s unmistakably commercialized era of college sports, universities are explicitly prioritizing revenue over all other forms of verifiable success.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
15 July 2025
-
To thrive in the post-SEO world, firms must pivot from chasing algorithms to building verifiable authority.—
Christer Holloman,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
Adjective
-
The new world order is truth to truth, answer to query, whereby factual snippets are revered and rewarded.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
-
Writers who draw on personal stories are often dogged by nonfiction’s prevailing imperative of factual precision.—
Rachel Vorona Cote,
The Atlantic,
15 July 2025
Adjective
-
But for complex agents, provable utility doesn’t come easily.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
26 June 2025
-
For DevSecOps teams, this means bypassing hype for solutions that deliver provable, repeatable outcomes—exactly where deterministic systems excel.—
Ian Amit,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
Adjective
-
Participants were presented with a series of experimental questions along with two facial photographs, one of a bearded face and another of a non-bearded one.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
-
This new album, which is a mix of R&B, pop, and experimental production that leans into Bieber’s signature vocal style, has been described by some as his most personal to date.—
Sarah Jones,
People.com,
11 July 2025
Adjective
-
Others speculated that the site would become an experiential business, like the bars, restaurants and mini golf courses around Golden 1 Center that draw foot traffic from Sacramento Kings games.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
10 July 2025
-
Another shining example of the unique approach of an experiential hotel is a hotel bordering Joshua Tree National Park in California.—
Rafi Golberstein,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
Adjective
-
Complete with two carry-ons and two checkable bags, each suitcase is outfitted in 100 percent ABS, hardwearing material that resists scratches and dents.—
Alyssa Brascia,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Jan. 2025
-
Complete with two carry-ons and two checkable bags, each suitcase is outfitted in 100 percent ABS, hardwearing material that resists scratches and dents.—
Alyssa Brascia,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Jan. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Empirical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/empirical. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share