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also namable
as in memorable
worth remembering or mentioning
not one nameable accomplishment in all of her years in the senate
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Recent Examples of nameable
Again, the theatrical elements — especially the text — come together as pieces that sit side by side to become a greater whole that is less nameable than felt.
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Gia Kourlas, New York Times, 11 Jan. 2023
In distributing blame so widely yet specifically, Sorkin and Zukin strongly suggested that nameable individuals had made identifiable mistakes, ceding vision in the name of short-term goals.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 31 Aug. 2021
Raphael’s portrait of Baldassare Castiglione exists at one specific point on the planet, and nowhere else, having begun in one nameable place and followed a track through time, owner by owner and wall to wall.
—Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2020
Thirteen nanometers is far, far, far beneath nameable perception.
—Virginia Heffernan, Wired, 21 Jan. 2020
Gia Kourlas, New York Times, 11 Jan. 2023
In distributing blame so widely yet specifically, Sorkin and Zukin strongly suggested that nameable individuals had made identifiable mistakes, ceding vision in the name of short-term goals.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 31 Aug. 2021
Raphael’s portrait of Baldassare Castiglione exists at one specific point on the planet, and nowhere else, having begun in one nameable place and followed a track through time, owner by owner and wall to wall.
—Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2020
Thirteen nanometers is far, far, far beneath nameable perception.
—Virginia Heffernan, Wired, 21 Jan. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nameable
Adjective
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The Italian carried on at Spurs for another 13 months before finally being put out of his misery after his much more memorable rant at Southampton in March 2023.—
Dan Kilpatrick,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2026
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What was most memorable—or heartbreaking—about your stay?—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The Royals are light on right-handed bench options, thus Loftin could take advantage with a noteworthy spring.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
23 Feb. 2026
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Fairly noteworthy for a lot of reasons.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Nature protects history and human life Inside the remarkable medieval settlement, archaeologists found moats, remains of buildings, and artifacts, 244 to be exact, including 66 knives, sickles, iron coulters, arrowheads, spearheads, and personal accessories were identified, as per Heritage Daily.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Mar. 2026
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The product has had a remarkable uptake.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
1 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Planet parades are observable during twilight.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
18 Feb. 2026
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That evaluation must be documented — not assumed — and tied to observable conditions rather than age alone.—
Mike McGilvary,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The most recent round of protests was notable for prominently featuring direct appeals to the crown prince from large crowds.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Feb. 2026
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Flowers lined the sidewalks where people waiting to enter watched a large screen playing video excerpts of Jackson's notable speeches.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Nameable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nameable. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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