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 In 2026, hitherto unobservable communication within a body is now observable. — Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026 And unlike a solar eclipse, observable events probably take place near you multiple times each month. — David Schneider, IEEE Spectrum, 24 Sep. 2026 Nature, loss, and longing inspire these quiet verses, which conjure a sense of the immense mysteries governing the observable world. — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026 Reported information after a store fall After a fall, the information reported to a store manager may include the location, approximate time, observable condition of the area, how the fall occurred, and any symptoms present at the time. — Matthew Kayser, Miami Herald, 21 Sep. 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
  • The newly visible openings could offer clues about that arrangement, but the company has not explained their function.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2026
  • The finding underscores why brands need to be visible across different AI platforms this holiday season.
    — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of visible
Adjective
  • Though noteworthy, polling suggests Latino voters care more about results than his history-making win.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
  • The lack of donations from prominent athletes is noteworthy given how many athletes were outspoken about politics in recent presidential elections—specifically 2016 and 2020.
    — Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of noteworthy
Adjective
  • First-person human videos provide examples of how people interact with objects and perform everyday activities, while robot trajectories connect visual observations with physical actions and their outcomes.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Those differences are embodied in the mixed visual approaches Saito takes, switching between vivid color and monochrome, and between chaotic handheld work and steadier camerawork.
    — Kambole Campbell, Variety, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of visual
Adjective
  • His elite outfield coverage included converting a remarkable 50% of five-star catch opportunities.
    — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Centered in large part around the Warsaw Ghetto, the novel brought to life the daily struggles, fears, and remarkable courage of Jewish families living under unimaginable conditions.
    — Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of remarkable
Adjective
  • Over the past year, DoorDash’s expansion into the apparel and fashion world has been noticeable considering how much apparel has lagged in on-demand delivery compared to categories like groceries and household items.
    — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2026
  • These cuts weren’t supposed to be noticeable to voters just yet.
    — Rachel Cohen Booth, Vox, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of noticeable
Adjective
  • The director has partnered with Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez, the designers of Loewe, for a new capsule collection featuring memorable vignettes and characters from the latter film.
    — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 4 Nov. 2026
  • The Geyser quarter-zip fleece adds another cozy layer, taking a cue from the park's otherworldly geothermal landscape, with vibrant prints that are practically as memorable as the real thing.
    — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of memorable
Adjective
  • One particularly notable feature is Attentive Driver Protection.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Our earliest notable tall residential structures didn’t appear until the second and third decades of the 20th century and tended to be rather conservative in their appearance — think large swaths of Lake Shore Drive on the Gold Coast.
    — Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of notable

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