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
After all, our images of this object were taken from clear across the observable universe.
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Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 24 Sep. 2025
Researchers break down empathic care into various observable, measurable components.
—Rachel Pearson, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
The key to embedding inclusion is tying it to your core values and mapping those values to specific, observable behaviors.
—Julie Kratz, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Who lacks any observable notion of grand strategy — that is, of a plausible plan to Keep America Great and achieve peace through strength.
—Andreas Kluth, Twin Cities, 11 Sep. 2025
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Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 24 Sep. 2025
Researchers break down empathic care into various observable, measurable components.
—Rachel Pearson, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
The key to embedding inclusion is tying it to your core values and mapping those values to specific, observable behaviors.
—Julie Kratz, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Who lacks any observable notion of grand strategy — that is, of a plausible plan to Keep America Great and achieve peace through strength.
—Andreas Kluth, Twin Cities, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for observable
Adjective
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The region has seen the deployment of the National Guard and Marines, the cancellation of public events and a visible chilling effect on the use of local businesses and services.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Oct. 2025
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During this time, neo-Nazi gangs grew visible at concerts, football matches and in public squares.—
Steve Salter,
CNN Money,
15 Oct. 2025
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Continue reading … AMERICAN CULTURE QUIZ – Test yourself on hometown harvests, top tales and remarkable marathon runs.—
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FOXNews.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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The Milwaukee Brewers' remarkable postseason run has delivered substantial dividends at the ticket window, concession stands and for the region's economy.—
Ricardo Torres,
jsonline.com,
14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Christiaan Triebert is a Times reporter working on the Visual Investigations team, a group that combines traditional reporting with digital sleuthing and analysis of visual evidence to verify and source facts from around the world.—
Danny Makki,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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That’s preserved in over 300 medieval and Renaissance manuscript witnesses and has served as the basis of untold thousands of visual representations of Jesus Christ.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
16 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Sure, pop and hip-hop may still ultimately dominate the top 40 arena, but the gentle upswing in popularity for a genre long clowned for being dead is obviously noteworthy.—
Mackenzie Cummings-Grady,
Billboard,
14 Oct. 2025
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Just as noteworthy is what’s not inside—namely, surfactants, preservatives, and artificial fragrances.—
Deanna Pai,
Vogue,
14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Private aviation also saw a noticeable bump there in 2022 as a result of wealthy buyers looking to avoid public transportation.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
16 Oct. 2025
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Aldi's Thanksgiving meal bundle this year feeds ten people for just $40, a noticeable markdown from last year's deal.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
15 Oct. 2025
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Shijaku has a talent for attracting personnel, too; memorable characters that keep people coming back.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
10 Oct. 2025
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Throughout their time in Greensbury, the family must navigate a variety of events — from new teaching jobs and memorable neighbors to a curious town legend, which may be more fact than fiction, per the book's official synopsis.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Some top producers and talent were impressed by Weiss’ desire to immediately juice the network’s political bookings, as well as her ability to actually nab a few notable guests, like former secretaries of state Hillary Clinton and Condoleezza Rice.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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The most notable change to the ministerial picks was incoming Interior Minister Laurent Nunez, head of the Paris police, who replaces Bruno Retailleau, leader of the conservative Republicans Party and who harbours his own presidential ambitions.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
12 Oct. 2025
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“Observable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observable. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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