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Definition of nameablenext

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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 other very memorable match was the Third-Place Match between England and France.
    Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • After more than 25 years in business, Sleepy Poet has also become the backdrop for memorable moments beyond shopping.
    Evan Moore July 22, Charlotte Observer, 22 July 2026
Adjective
  • And that made his recent comments about former Blue Jays coach Don Mattingly especially noteworthy, as his departure for the Philadelphia Phillies has raised questions about whether the Blue Jays batting order can succeed without him.
    Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
  • Among the most noteworthy legislation passed that year was Assembly Bill 103, which granted the California Department of Justice oversight authority to regularly inspect and report on the conditions of facilities operating in the state.
    Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026
Adjective
  • One individual stabilized the sunfish while another delivered the high-speed impact, which suggests remarkable cooperation and precision.
    Matthew Glasser, ABC News, 23 July 2026
  • In a remarkable playing career, Keegan represented Scunthorpe United, Liverpool, Hamburg, Southampton, Newcastle United, Blacktown City and England.
    James Pearce, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Adjective
  • The law replaces the prior probable-cause standard with reasonable suspicion based on observable signs of impairment and requires employers to document the basis for that suspicion before testing.
    Alonzo Martinez, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • Sarkar proved that every quantum operation is associated with a unique set of observable correlations.
    Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 18 July 2026
Adjective
  • Familiar faces like Derrick Brown, Bryce Young, Tetairoa McMillan and Jaycee Horn will take the field this week for the start of training camp, but there will be some notable new faces added to the mix.
    Mike Kaye July 22, Charlotte Observer, 22 July 2026
  • This match is the latest notable step forward for a women’s setup that was in effect mothballed just a decade ago due to a lack of funds.
    Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 21 July 2026

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“Nameable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nameable. Accessed 23 Jul. 2026.

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