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 noteworthy
worth remembering or mentioning
a man who apparently was devoid of any observable virtue
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Recent Examples of observable
What changes are observable in daily functioning?
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Sonia Singh, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2026
This dual-sensor setup improves tracking of low-observable or intermittently emitting targets.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 26 Mar. 2026
The committee felt the observable component gave UConn the edge.
—CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
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
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Sonia Singh, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2026
This dual-sensor setup improves tracking of low-observable or intermittently emitting targets.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 26 Mar. 2026
The committee felt the observable component gave UConn the edge.
—CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for observable
Adjective
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After five months, DriveSavers recovered the contents of two of them, with artifacts of the damage still visible in certain images.—
Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Sirius is the brightest nighttime star, and the brightest star in the constellation Canis Major, the Big Dog, still barely visible in the low early evening southwestern sky.—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
19 Apr. 2026
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While the outlet always has incredible finds, the deals are especially noteworthy right now, with savings up to 73 percent.—
Tanya Sharma,
PEOPLE,
19 Apr. 2026
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That the New York DMA was in the mix is particularly noteworthy, as Gotham rarely cracks even the Super Bowl’s top-20 local markets—a function of its sheer size.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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Broadly speaking, the panel was addressed to the arts, not only the visual arts but also all forms of writing, including journalism.—
John McPhee,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Each studio has windows that look out over the street and interior windows that provide visual access between them.—
Edward Keegan,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The remarkable feat represents a big stride for China in its technological rivalry with the US, which has thus far boasted more sophisticated humanoid models.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
19 Apr. 2026
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Eventually, some investors reach a remarkable milestone.—
Steve Booren,
Denver Post,
19 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Tips for a great visit Arriving early can make a noticeable difference.—
Taylor Haught,
Kansas City Star,
21 Apr. 2026
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Use the dome light and flashers to make your vehicle more noticeable.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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One of the most memorable names in NASCAR history is that of Dick Trickle, and now his former crew chief is telling some wild stories about what a character the 1989 Winston Cup Rookie of the Year was.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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One of the many memorable side quests in Rockstar Games’ Red Dead Redemption 2 (2018) see the player (as Morgan) hunt the predators.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2026
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The Browns usually are more of a trade-down team, so this is notable.—
Nick Baumgardner,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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More notable still, perhaps, is the fact that calling for the release of the Epstein files has seemed to cut across the myriad divisions rending the Democratic Party.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Observable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observable. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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