1
as in visible
capable of being seen
scientists often work with phenomena that are not directly observable
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as in noteworthy
worth remembering or mentioning
a man who apparently was devoid of any observable virtue
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Recent Examples of observable
Astronomers have discovered three comets from other stars passing by the sun in recent years, and there should be an observable number of meteoroids burning up in our atmosphere from other stars systems as well.
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Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
12 June 2026
Inside, the museum boasts a planetarium, giant-screen theater, exhibition zones, and landscaped outdoor teaching plots organized around regional species and observable plant phenomena.
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Bridget Borgobello
may 30,
New Atlas,
30 May 2026
Consequently, using chemical propulsion on a spacecraft with a cruise velocity of 19,000 miles per second (30,000 km/s) would require more fuel than all the mass in the observable universe.
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Kai James,
The Conversation,
26 May 2026
Of course, models off duty are hardly a monolith, but there are a few observable patterns.
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Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
25 May 2026
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Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
12 June 2026
Inside, the museum boasts a planetarium, giant-screen theater, exhibition zones, and landscaped outdoor teaching plots organized around regional species and observable plant phenomena.
—
Bridget Borgobello
may 30,
New Atlas,
30 May 2026
Consequently, using chemical propulsion on a spacecraft with a cruise velocity of 19,000 miles per second (30,000 km/s) would require more fuel than all the mass in the observable universe.
—
Kai James,
The Conversation,
26 May 2026
Of course, models off duty are hardly a monolith, but there are a few observable patterns.
—
Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
25 May 2026
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The smoke plume was visible across portions of eastern Sacramento County, including Arden Arcade, Folsom and Rosemont.
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Unlike tournaments of the past, all players, not just starters, face each other at the center circle during the national anthems, which is visible to all parts of the stadium.
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That in and of itself wasn’t noteworthy — ice after starts is a regular part of any pitcher’s recovery and arm care.
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The Benefits of Kombucha Better Digestion The most noteworthy benefits of kombucha are tied to digestion.
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Read more about the heat dome and tips on staying cool in this visual explainer.
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But doing a documentary about a writer – that presents a much more difficult visual challenge.
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Rather than succumb to the misery of its subject matter, Union County is about the quiet, tedious, and remarkable work that is getting and staying sober — the final product a testament to all that can be achieved.
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These creative calculations suggest a grand total of about 20 million species of insects, many of them with behaviors and physical adaptations and remarkable lives scientists today can only dream of discovering.
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Evolutionary cues, emotional encoding and genetics all converge in how partners experience each other’s smell, and a noticeable shift in that experience may be worth paying attention to.
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After 12 weeks, the results suggested that a tiny dose of regular exercise could yield noticeable physical benefits.
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America's Got Talent hosts recalled the show's most memorable acts during Tuesday's special episode.
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Open mics, improv classes, trivia and craft nights offer cheaper, more memorable alternatives that psychologists say may actually be better for your relationships and friendships.
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The most notable thing in Kansas’ law on fireworks is that bottle rockets are banned statewide.
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After his death, Gifford said that a posthumous scan revealed that the former football player also had a notable condition, CTE, that often shows up in athletes who've endured numerous hits to the head.
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“Observable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observable. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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