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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The reasons are the sheer size and majesty of these creatures along with their easily observable emotional displays and social interactions, especially if babies are part of the herd.
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Laurie Werner, Forbes, 12 Sep. 2024
Shapes of this type are observable in nautilus shells, zebra stripes, river islands and even in the cross-section of an onion, per a statement from the University of Oxford.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Sep. 2024
The fourth observable is called trans-medium travel, the ability to operate in multiple domains or environments.
—Johnny Dodd, Peoplemag, 21 Sep. 2024
The collected works gracefully espouse themes of blurred identity, the interplay between mysticism and observable reality, and the belief in the power of art, underscoring notions of self-acceptance and a confident orientation toward the future.
—The Editors Of Artnews, ARTnews.com, 19 Sep. 2024
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Laurie Werner, Forbes, 12 Sep. 2024
Shapes of this type are observable in nautilus shells, zebra stripes, river islands and even in the cross-section of an onion, per a statement from the University of Oxford.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Sep. 2024
The fourth observable is called trans-medium travel, the ability to operate in multiple domains or environments.
—Johnny Dodd, Peoplemag, 21 Sep. 2024
The collected works gracefully espouse themes of blurred identity, the interplay between mysticism and observable reality, and the belief in the power of art, underscoring notions of self-acceptance and a confident orientation toward the future.
—The Editors Of Artnews, ARTnews.com, 19 Sep. 2024
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“Observable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observable. Accessed 24 Oct. 2024.
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