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Recent Examples of nameable Thirteen nanometers is far, far, far beneath nameable perception. Virginia Heffernan, Wired, 21 Jan. 2020 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 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 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nameable
Adjective
  • After her tenure with RCA Records, Tyler signed with CBS Records in 1982, leading to her memorable collaborations with Steinman.
    Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • Harry Styles ended his record-breaking 12-night run in London on a memorable note.
    Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 8 July 2026
Adjective
  • That in and of itself wasn’t noteworthy — ice after starts is a regular part of any pitcher’s recovery and arm care.
    Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
  • The Benefits of Kombucha Better Digestion The most noteworthy benefits of kombucha are tied to digestion.
    Embry Roberts, Martha Stewart, 2 July 2026
Adjective
  • Before Tolbert’s remarkable hitting display, he was called on to finish a pair of blowout losses on June 25 and June 26.
    Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2026
  • After the war, the nation had become wealthier and more highly educated at a remarkable pace.
    Rose Horowitch, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026
Adjective
  • The gateway earns its place where an integration is shared, permissioned, observable or reused across many agents, and buyers should be honest about how much of their tool access clears that bar.
    Janakiram MSV, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
  • Those are only what’s observable, with many ships known to sail through with their transponders off to avoid digital detection.
    Weilun Soon, Fortune, 5 July 2026
Adjective
  • The Sacramento Bee published three notable local stories on July 7, 2026, spanning law enforcement, education and public safety accountability.
    Ruyuan Li. Summary produced by AI assistance, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026
  • Semiconductor stocks staged a notable rebound after ending last week on a rough note.
    Alex Harring, CNBC, 7 July 2026

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“Nameable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nameable. Accessed 9 Jul. 2026.

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