1
as in visible
capable of being seen
scientists often work with phenomena that are not directly observable
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2
as in remarkable
worth remembering or mentioning
a man who apparently was devoid of any observable virtue
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Recent Examples of observable
Legal experts assert that sharing publicly observable information about law enforcement activity is generally protected speech.
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Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 19 Aug. 2025
In downturns, full-time jobs often give way to part-time or contract gigs, sometimes observable through employer and media reports.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 18 Aug. 2025
For example, Cranmer and his collaborators used a machine learning model to predict the density of clumps of dark matter in the universe, based on observable properties of other such nearby clumps.
—Anil Ananthaswamy, Wired News, 16 Aug. 2025
That study also included a separate group of participants who showed observable, external signs of awareness.
—Mariana Lenharo & Nature Magazine, Scientific American, 6 Aug. 2025
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Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 19 Aug. 2025
In downturns, full-time jobs often give way to part-time or contract gigs, sometimes observable through employer and media reports.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 18 Aug. 2025
For example, Cranmer and his collaborators used a machine learning model to predict the density of clumps of dark matter in the universe, based on observable properties of other such nearby clumps.
—Anil Ananthaswamy, Wired News, 16 Aug. 2025
That study also included a separate group of participants who showed observable, external signs of awareness.
—Mariana Lenharo & Nature Magazine, Scientific American, 6 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for observable
Adjective
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The next total lunar eclipse visible in the Americas will occur March 3, 2026, NASA said.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Right now, in the first week of what will be a three-week rehearsal period, the dancers’ efforts are visible.—
David Lyman,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Her latest project, monitoring 50 camera traps in the understudied Atascosa highlands region in southern Arizona resulted in a remarkable discovery.—
John Leos,
AZCentral.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Her remarkable comeback from severe kidney issues to earn a second Olympic berth and three more medals at the Paris 2024 Games has cemented her legacy.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In explaining the oversight for such a highly visual social media app, Meta claimed limited resources and higher priorities.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Some focus on breathing, others on a visual image, mantra, or sound.—
Ann Pietrangelo,
Verywell Health,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Slick Lipstick is noteworthy for quite a few reasons.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
2 Sep. 2025
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For a material that so often overwhelms, this kind of wearability is rare and noteworthy.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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After a noticeable drop in school attendance due to SEPTA cuts in the first week of the new school year, the city directed a portion of its $135 million transit subsidy to restore bus and trolley service on routes that are heavily used by students.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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The ears of a young ram are more noticeable than those of an old ram, whose ears are largely concealed by the massive horns.—
Tim Kelly,
Outdoor Life,
4 Sep. 2025
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This edition will almost certainly be memorable, but many iterations of the Border War have been exactly that.—
Quentin Corpuel,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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What makes the LaSalle especially memorable is the contrast between its stately historic exterior and its eclectic interior design.—
Jill Robbins,
Southern Living,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Our 20th anniversary retrospective, compiled by contributing editor Mary Scott, highlights many of these notable game-changers featured on our cover pages.—
Naazneen Karmali,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Other notable nominees included Ariana Grande, who took home the night's top prize, as well as The Weeknd, Billie Eilish, Charli xcx, Bad Bunny, Doechii, Ed Sheeran, Jelly Roll, Miley Cyrus and Tate McRae.—
Stacy Lambe,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Observable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observable. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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