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also empiric
1
as in observational
based on observation or experience
guidelines for raising children that are based on empirical evidence
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2
as in verifiable
capable of being proven as true or real
a philosopher who does not regard "God exists" as an empirical statement
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Recent Examples of empirical
But string theory was still totally detached from empirical reality.
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Quanta Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026
This is not a sentimental claim, but instead an empirical one.
—Anthony Scaramucci, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
Second, those reasonable judgments are based on empirical projections, involving the capacities and likely performance of various institutions; though reasonable, the projections may not always be right.
—Cass Sunstein, Big Think, 5 Mar. 2026
The empirical record from earlier tariffs confirms that the burden falls hardest, as a share of income, on working- and middle-class families.
—Veronique De Rugy, Oc Register, 28 Feb. 2026
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Quanta Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026
This is not a sentimental claim, but instead an empirical one.
—Anthony Scaramucci, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
Second, those reasonable judgments are based on empirical projections, involving the capacities and likely performance of various institutions; though reasonable, the projections may not always be right.
—Cass Sunstein, Big Think, 5 Mar. 2026
The empirical record from earlier tariffs confirms that the burden falls hardest, as a share of income, on working- and middle-class families.
—Veronique De Rugy, Oc Register, 28 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for empirical
Recent Examples of Synonyms for empirical
Adjective
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Despite the results, researchers emphasized that the study was observational and cannot prove cause and effect.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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Another is that the data is observational.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Adding localized pollution and physical disruptions from closer boat traffic will result in scientifically verifiable higher mortality rates for these restoration efforts.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
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Each step of the supply chain is recorded on public blockchain, which is independently verifiable and accessible to consumers, regulators or brands by scanning a QR code.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Sourcing Journal,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Episode 3 is a little more objective.—
William Earl,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2026
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This might be particularly impactful coming from a computer, which users subconsciously view as more objective than a human.—
Allison Parshall,
Scientific American,
26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Gorsuch emphasized that Colorado—and other states—remain free to prohibit coercive or aversive practices and to regulate conduct that causes demonstrable harm.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Once your film already has the demonstrable artifice of re-enactments, why bother with the faux authenticity of reconstructed narration?—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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This was the fallacy that led to the rise of elegant, beautiful, and compelling scenarios — grand unification, supersymmetry, extra dimensions, and string theory — whose predictions simply don’t appear to match experimental reality in any measurable way.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
1 Apr. 2026
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This year’s Persistence of Vision Award celebrates experimental filmmaker and poet Lynne Sachs.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Given the Restaurants are all in various stages, the timelines for each are not confirmable at this time.—
Kelli Arseneau,
jsonline.com,
14 Nov. 2025
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The risk When Manfred took over as MLB commissioner 11 years ago, baseball had long been surpassed by football as the country’s most popular sport and was in an existential fight to stay relevant to younger fans.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
28 Mar. 2026
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Some without formal medical diagnoses may seek psychedelic experiences for personal or spiritual growth or existential understanding.—
Natalia V. Osipova,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2026
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Jeff Pope’s latest BBC factual drama is about the tragic death of Sarah Everard, who was killed by a serving policeman in London in 2021.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
31 Mar. 2026
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The factual basis for broader perceptions of gay prosperity is mixed.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Empirical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/empirical. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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