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guidable

adjective

Definition of guidablenext
as in conformable

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for guidable
  1. conformable
  2. compliant
  3. subordinate
  4. pliable
  5. docile
  6. tractable
  7. obedient
  8. pliant
Adjective
  • Is this suit more conformable than the costume from Revenge of the Sith?
    — Ryan Parker, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 June 2022
  • Parker details that after a few meetings and sample swapping with the agency, Macy’s picked up her collection and the pair have dedicated its mission to approach size inclusive fashion in a fun yet conformable way.
    — Nandi Howard, Essence, 18 May 2021
Definition of conformable
Adjective
  • Amprius said the project will expand its ability to supply NDAA-compliant batteries to key customers.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 28 Sep. 2026
  • And if the local school board still isn’t compliant after the warning, the state board can take control of the local board’s finances and appoint an administrator, according to the statute.
    — Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of compliant
Adjective
  • But a clerical establishment that once cultivated the military to buttress its rule may end up being subordinate to it.
    — Ali Vaez, Foreign Affairs, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Bucks encounter rivals, or even subordinate deer, and make scrapes in a sudden display of strength.
    — Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of subordinate
Adjective
  • The rug is pliable enough to fit in the washing machine, which means a pad comes in handy for keeping it stable underfoot.
    — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Place 6 tortillas on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 3 minutes, or until the tortillas are very pliable and easy to fold.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of pliable
Adjective
  • The models in the film, meanwhile, run the spectrum from docile to diva — including Evangelista, who’s entreating the camera with an impish smile even while having a little fit backstage.
    — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Was the prevailing idea that enslaved people were sweet and innocent and docile and as giving and forgiving as Uncle Tom?
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of docile
Adjective
  • External control arms, comparative effectiveness studies against real-world standard of care, post-market expansions of indication and broader safety analyses all become more tractable.
    — David Talby, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
  • After decades of mathematicians spinning their wheels, the problem suddenly seemed tractable.
    — Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 19 May 2026
Definition of tractable
Adjective
  • Reflecting on her obedient past as a child actor, Panettiere told THR that that pressure ultimately took a toll on her.
    — Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The native, late summer-blooming obedient plant is a showy addition to your garden.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of obedient
Adjective
  • The world went in, and pliant, playful interpretations flowed out.
    — Laura Preston, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Fernández’s theory is that Mark must have told the women the code to his safe in his pliant stupor.
    — Mattha Busby, Rolling Stone, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of pliant
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“Guidable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guidable. Accessed 2 Oct. 2026.

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