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
Of course, models off duty are hardly a monolith, but there are a few observable patterns.
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Christina Holevas, Vogue, 25 May 2026
Yet these surveys will still only capture a fraction of the many millions of voids that are estimated to exist in the observable universe.
—Becky Ferreira, Wired News, 23 May 2026
Stargazers will have to wait a few months for the next observable meteor shower activity.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 7 May 2026
Thus, dark matter could be a case of a single particle with two completely different observable behaviors, depending on its surroundings.
—Paul M. Sutter, Scientific American, 6 May 2026
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Christina Holevas, Vogue, 25 May 2026
Yet these surveys will still only capture a fraction of the many millions of voids that are estimated to exist in the observable universe.
—Becky Ferreira, Wired News, 23 May 2026
Stargazers will have to wait a few months for the next observable meteor shower activity.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 7 May 2026
Thus, dark matter could be a case of a single particle with two completely different observable behaviors, depending on its surroundings.
—Paul M. Sutter, Scientific American, 6 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for observable
Adjective
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Most Spurs players appeared to be lined up for the anthem, but Wembanyama was not visible during the portions shown on the broadcast.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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Her recent carpets have made that knowledge visible.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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While seeing Jupiter and Venus is not all that noteworthy, Mercury, which takes 88 days to orbit the sun, is an uncommon sight from Earth.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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Here is a look at some noteworthy things to watch for during the 23rd World Cup.—
Laurence Miedema,
Mercury News,
7 June 2026
Adjective
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Then the app turns that description into a visual cue.—
Kurt Knutsson
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FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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Every win gave way to new visual testimony that the city was Knicks-obsessed.—
Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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Gel Alpha has a remarkable ability to spot toxic behavior that should not be normalized.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
14 June 2026
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White evangelical churches—revivalists, under Sutton’s classification system—experienced remarkable growth, while liberal mainline Protestant churches withered.—
Michael Luo,
New Yorker,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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For those accustomed to smoother Pixar rides, the shifts in rhythm might be a tad too noticeable, but Lasseter, who also penned the script along with Dan Fogelman, the late Joe Ranft, Kiel Murray & Phil Lorin and Jorgen Klubien, still manages to cross the finish line in style.—
Michael Rechtshaffen,
HollywoodReporter,
9 June 2026
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The loss of weight is definitely noticeable.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
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The walk up Telegraph Hill is equally memorable, often accompanied by the chatter of the hill’s famous wild parrots.—
Alia Beard Rau,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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Over the years, writers from around the world have tried their hands at using soccer as a backdrop for memorable fiction.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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The most immediately notable moment in the trailer was Emily Blunt’s newscaster breaking out in alien-speak during the weather report, but what happens right after that is truly astounding.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
12 June 2026
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Each songwriter celebrated received both a cover performance from an artist, and a speech from a notable figure, both of their choosing.—
P. Claire Dodson,
Vogue,
12 June 2026
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“Observable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observable. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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