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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. 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 What helps people survive is specific hope for a nameable and better future. Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 25 May 2020 Klein seems to suggest, accurately, that the core alliance of the modern G.O.P.—economic élites and poor whites—is the strategic creation of nameable individuals. Stephen Metcalf, The New Yorker, 11 Mar. 2020 Thirteen nanometers is far, far, far beneath nameable perception. Virginia Heffernan, Wired, 21 Jan. 2020 With every interesting flavor, there usually turn out to be three specific, nameable elements that create the mystery, and all the rest of that. Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 14 May 2018 Until last year, Sterling K. Brown and Brian Tyree Henry had carved out parallel careers as recognizable but not particularly nameable actors. Jeremy Egner, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nameable
Adjective
  • Throughout the 2024-25 school year, Fort Worth-area high school sports teams have captivated the community with memorable moments, accomplishments and more.
    Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 June 2025
  • Of the previous 19, the last Game 7 in 2016 between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Golden State Warriors had countless subplots, numerous memorable moments and one stunning outcome.
    David Aldridge, New York Times, 22 June 2025
Adjective
  • Ahead of Prime Day 2025, which is set to take place from Tuesday, July 8 through Friday, July 11, the site is dropping noteworthy discounts across categories.
    Isabel Garcia, People.com, 28 June 2025
  • Its most noteworthy aspect, in my memory, was the degree of civility and collaboration between representatives of the Democrats and Republicans.
    Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
Adjective
  • Certainly, there are plenty of big, long-time online creators who are producing good-quality content at remarkable velocity.
    David Bloom, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
  • Best of all is Belden House’s location right in town, steps away from the center and its remarkable history.
    Marcia DeSanctis, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2025
Adjective
  • Plan your summer road trip though the region to include a few nights stop in Boone to catch a few notable festival events.
    Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 29 June 2025
  • Eventually, Graham became a notable player on the defensive end of the ball for the Eagles.
    Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 June 2025

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“Nameable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nameable. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.

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