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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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Each event is designed to foster meaningful conversation, elevate standout work, and create memorable moments that resonate with key decision-makers.—
Emily Longeretta,
Variety,
18 Mar. 2026
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This contemporary, topical story touches on many current hot button issues while delighting audiences with memorable songs and explosive dances.—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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That reputation is especially noteworthy in Grand Rapids.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 Mar. 2026
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The most noteworthy — and optimism-inducing — part of Wednesday night happened long before tipoff.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
19 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The growth was the highest in years, apart from a pandemic bounceback, and part of Milei’s remarkable shift in South America’s second-largest economy.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
23 Mar. 2026
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Temperatures at or above 100 degrees Fahrenheit were forecast in the Southwest, closing a remarkable week of record-breaking heat.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The committee felt the observable component gave UConn the edge.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Article continues below Many modern-day amateur telescopes come equipped with GoTo mounts, which automatically aim the optics at thousands of observable targets that are easily selected from pre-programmed astronomy catalogues.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
14 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Chuck Norris is among the celebrities reported dead in 2026, part of a growing list of notable figures across entertainment, music and culture.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
21 Mar. 2026
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Foster’s absence was notable on Thursday as Duke trailed by double digits against Siena in the first half before making a push in the second.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Nameable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nameable. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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