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 our task, a trial-and-error strategy could not work because the objects to be ordered were not directly observable; children could not rely on perceptual feedback.
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Celeste Kidd, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2025
To foster constructive disagreements, organizations should encourage individuals to modify their observable behaviors during conflicts.
—Harvard Business Review, 2 Oct. 2025
After all, our images of this object were taken from clear across the observable universe.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 24 Sep. 2025
Researchers break down empathic care into various observable, measurable components.
—Rachel Pearson, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
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Celeste Kidd, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2025
To foster constructive disagreements, organizations should encourage individuals to modify their observable behaviors during conflicts.
—Harvard Business Review, 2 Oct. 2025
After all, our images of this object were taken from clear across the observable universe.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 24 Sep. 2025
Researchers break down empathic care into various observable, measurable components.
—Rachel Pearson, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for observable
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Make your vehicle visible to others both ahead of you and behind you by using your low-beam headlights since this means your taillights will also be on.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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The aurora borealis—better known as the northern lights—is likely to be visible across the top of the United States, and perhaps even in some central states, as a strong geomagnetic storm hits the Earth across Thursday and Friday.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Aside from what Ballard gave up in exchange for Gardner, the timing of this deal may be just as noteworthy.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
5 Nov. 2025
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Then around Halloween, the movie collected $5 million to $6 million, which is noteworthy considering it’s been widely available on streaming for months.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
5 Nov. 2025
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With no narration or voice-over from the owner, the visual and audio pairing has been enough to leave viewers in hysterics.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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There are several baffling visual motifs, like Jonah’s insistence on wearing the tightest possible shirt in which to teach high-school English or Miller’s ever-flexing jaw muscle.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
30 Oct. 2025
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The questions surrounding the Mississippi crash and the mystery of why the animals were traveling through the South are remarkable, animal advocates say.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
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But at the New York City Marathon in 2025, Truwit finished another marathon, completing the most remarkable comeback from a devastating physical and psychological trauma.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
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Bush Hager's most noticeable symptoms include mood swings and trouble sleeping.—
Alex Ross,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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Despite their absence from television, fans have observed that both Kassidy and Quen have been working on their physiques, showing noticeable changes.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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Ginger is among the most memorable animals to appear on the ABC sitcom, but there was season 1's ferret, discovered in the titular home's attic.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Oct. 2025
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There are splurge-worthy retreats that make for a highly memorable milestone celebration.—
Jacqui Gifford,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
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Analysts note that this second prototype includes notable upgrades, including angular exhaust nozzles that replace the recessed versions seen on the earlier model, underscoring China’s push to close the gap with US air combat capabilities.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Nov. 2025
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The most notable failure of the Nigerian government is that successive administrations have in over a decade and a half been unable to end the scourge of Boko Haram and other Islamist or related terrorist groups that have indeed killed thousands of Christians.—
Yinka Adegoke,
semafor.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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“Observable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observable. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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