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 Those are only what’s observable, with many ships known to sail through with their transponders off to avoid digital detection. — Weilun Soon, Fortune, 5 July 2026 The system is designed to be observable and controllable rather than fully autonomous. — Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 30 June 2026 Astronomers have discovered three comets from other stars passing by the sun in recent years, and there should be an observable number of meteoroids burning up in our atmosphere from other stars systems as well. — Phil Plait, Scientific American, 12 June 2026 For Gershman, who is searching for a way to study memory at a molecular level and connect it to observable behavior, the question was an itch that had to be scratched. — Claire L. Evans, Quanta Magazine, 5 June 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
  • In Mojtaba’s absence, chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Pezeshkian and Araghchi have become the most visible faces in charge of post-war Iran.
    — Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
  • The propeller still makes an audible whir that gives the drone away even when the eye can't, and its support wires and rods remain partly visible.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 July 2026
Definition of visible
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  • And that made his recent comments about former Blue Jays coach Don Mattingly especially noteworthy, as his departure for the Philadelphia Phillies has raised questions about whether the Blue Jays batting order can succeed without him.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
  • Among the most noteworthy legislation passed that year was Assembly Bill 103, which granted the California Department of Justice oversight authority to regularly inspect and report on the conditions of facilities operating in the state.
    — Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of noteworthy
Adjective
  • Nolan's non-linear storytelling and minimal exposition challenge some, yet the visual grandeur and powerful performances, including Anne Hathaway's Penelope and a diverse ensemble, are undeniable.
    — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
  • Aside from locomotion, scientists can equip the cockroaches to attain various other functions such as detection, localization, tracking, visual mapping, and data collection.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 July 2026
Definition of visual
Adjective
  • Smith’s June letter is a remarkable move from the owner of a media company.
    — Max Tani, semafor.com, 15 July 2026
  • That affords regenerative braking at a remarkable 600-kilowatt rate, without overcooking components.
    — Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 15 July 2026
Definition of remarkable
Adjective
  • North America was the main surprise, while Africa also contributed a noticeable share of the increase from a much smaller base.
    — Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
  • Frustingly for Croatia, Matanović’s tiny touch was barely noticeable with the naked eye.
    — Ben Church, CNN Money, 3 July 2026
Definition of noticeable
Adjective
  • Nothing makes this part of the chase memorable or important enough to merit a flash-forward, which turns it into a deflating blunder in a series that can’t afford to slow down.
    — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 15 July 2026
  • Sporting Kansas City players enjoyed some memorable World Cup experiences over their break and in preparation for the rest of their MLS season.
    — PJ Green July 15, Kansas City Star, 15 July 2026
Definition of memorable
Adjective
  • The proof, like other notable AI achievements in math, required surprisingly little in the way of new ideas.
    — Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 14 July 2026
  • The most notable change is the inclusion of real, functioning Starlink satellites inside Starship’s cargo bay.
    — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 14 July 2026
Definition of notable

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“Observable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observable. Accessed 19 Jul. 2026.

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