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Recent Examples of nameable Conservative audiences extend their trust to people with firsthand knowledge and physical skills, rooted in a specific, nameable place. Nadia Gill, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026 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. 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
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Adjective
  • The actress also had a memorable guest turn on The Vampire Diaries and reunited with Ben McKenzie for a diabolical three-episode run on Gotham.
    Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Aug. 2026
  • This perfume combines the quintessential summer fruit with tonka bean, florals, plum nectar, and apple blossom for a truly memorable, sweet but not overly saccharine finish.
    Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 5 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Yet, a few noteworthy exceptions break the rule, offering something accessible to those who don’t know the city inside out.
    Dinah McClintock, AJC.com, 30 July 2026
  • Russia’s Evolving Tactics and Technologies While the assault itself is noteworthy, the drone footage also provides insight into the latest Russian tactics and equipment.
    Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Adjective
  • As the war in Iran continues, TIFF will host the world premiere of a Tehran, Under the Skin, a documentary that offers a remarkable view of an unexpected aspect of Iranian society.
    Matthew Carey, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The latest find is one of many remarkable Roman discoveries made across England in recent years.
    Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • The gap between our intentions and observable behavior, and the self-awareness gap.
    Mary Crossan, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • DroiClaw aims to create a secure, controllable, and observable AI agent ecosystem by giving users greater oversight of how agents operate.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 23 July 2026
Adjective
  • There are six centuries of architectural styles represented in the buildings here, with Renaissance and Baroque among the most notable.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The resignation of education minister Dharmendra Pradhan last month, however, was a notable exception, experts say.
    ABC News, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026

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“Nameable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nameable. Accessed 6 Aug. 2026.

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