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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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Deep, confident and complete, the Gators are poised for another memorable postseason.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Mar. 2026
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Spoelstra played a part in Adebayo’s memorable night, leaving him in the game to chase history despite the lopsided score.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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These underestimations of sea-level rise were particularly noteworthy in the Global South — specifically in Southeast Asia and the Pacific region.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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Combined with insight from our very own editors on their favorites, here are several noteworthy places to start your search for high-quality bedding.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
9 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The accomplishment of the Pidden brothers demonstrates how creativity, persistence, and technical knowledge can lead to remarkable achievements.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Mar. 2026
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Below, discover the standout pieces editors are hoping to find and secure your tickets to the Vogue Vintage Market to shop even more remarkable vintage via eBay.—
Minty Mellon,
Vogue,
16 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Realism, even loosely defined as movies of people doing observable and possible things, is never simple or uniform.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
6 Mar. 2026
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Planet parades are observable during twilight.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
18 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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There are no notable stairs to tackle.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
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The change comes in the wake of several notable complaints during both the men’s and women’s tournaments, the latter of which has already concluded.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Nameable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nameable. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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