observable

adjective

əb-ˈzər-və-bəl How to pronounce observable (audio)
Definition of observablenext
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 The event will be so luminous that it could be detected halfway across the observable universe. — Phil Plait, Scientific American, 14 Aug. 2026 Putin will eventually leave office, whether by death, illness, or—against all observable inclinations—stepping aside. — Julian G. Waller, Foreign Affairs, 7 Aug. 2026 DroiClaw aims to create a secure, controllable, and observable AI agent ecosystem by giving users greater oversight of how agents operate. — New Atlas, 23 July 2026 Errant thoughts will still arise (the laundry, the email, the certainty that your opening scene is a disaster) but in a mindful state, those thoughts are observable. — April Dávila, Literary Hub, 22 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for observable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for observable
  1. visible
  2. noteworthy
  3. visual
  4. remarkable
  5. noticeable
  6. memorable
  7. notable
Adjective
  • Crags barely visible from the ground reared up above us, and deep crevasses fell away below.
    — Holden Frith, TheWeek, 4 Sep. 2026
  • While college sports’ powerbrokers have been fighting the once-absurd idea of schools adding players from NFL camps, one coach has been the most visible in looking for a loophole on the other side.
    — Matt Baker, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of visible
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  • Onsite is the noteworthy and not-to-be-missed Cafe Boulud and a spa offering post-beach blowouts and more.
    — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The attacks have remained the most noteworthy topic for two months this summer, Volkov told AP.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of noteworthy
Adjective
  • In public situations — ref meetings, pitches and podcast studios — there was a visual and verbal swagger that was there for all to see and hear.
    — Graham Scott, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Perhaps this saga of planetary conquest is also a sly commentary on Hollywood imperialism, in which even the most far-flung of small-town tales must be overwhelmed by big-name stars in visual-effects drag.
    — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of visual
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  • Yet among those who believe China has taken the lead, 49 percent chose China and a remarkable 38 percent still chose the United States.
    — Adam Y. Liu, Foreign Affairs, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The breed has become known for its remarkable white coat and friendly expression, though prospective owners should know the dogs are also active working breeds that need exercise, training and substantial grooming.
    — Pat Mueller, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of remarkable
Adjective
  • The 277 lb-ft of torque arrives from 2,000 rpm, and the difference is immediately noticeable.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The result is particularly noticeable in its food scene, where Middle Eastern influences sit comfortably alongside contemporary Scandinavian restaurants.
    — David Nikel, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of noticeable
Adjective
  • For the final round, Kidman and Bullock quiz each other on some of their most memorable red carpet looks (and there are many).
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Our goal is to deliver memorable dining experiences our neighbors in West Virginia and Kentucky will appreciate and keep returning for.
    — Molly Burford, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of memorable
Adjective
  • That changed when Carleton Varney, a notable designer from Dorothy Draper & Company, arrived to renovate all 388 rooms on property and allegedly declared that beige would be banned forever.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026
  • While the factual circumstances differ, there are notable parallels between social-media apps and sports-betting apps.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of notable

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“Observable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observable. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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