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
Central among them is whether agents reasonably perceived an imminent threat of death or serious bodily harm at the precise moment lethal force was used—a determination that depends on observable facts, not generalized fear.
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Diane Goldstein, Oc Register, 30 Jan. 2026
The governor’s substantive criticism of the president’s Davos speech as lacking new policy proposals and containing incoherent rhetoric about Greenland and windmills was grounded in observable facts about the address rather than mere partisan attack.
—George Skelton, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
In about 25% of observations, the satellites appeared bright enough to be observable without telescopes.
—Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 25 Jan. 2026
The biggest news organization in Minnesota is trying to serve as the sober counterweight to hysterical social media posts, swarming videos, political conflict, and public statements that contradict observable facts.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 25 Jan. 2026
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Diane Goldstein, Oc Register, 30 Jan. 2026
The governor’s substantive criticism of the president’s Davos speech as lacking new policy proposals and containing incoherent rhetoric about Greenland and windmills was grounded in observable facts about the address rather than mere partisan attack.
—George Skelton, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
In about 25% of observations, the satellites appeared bright enough to be observable without telescopes.
—Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 25 Jan. 2026
The biggest news organization in Minnesota is trying to serve as the sober counterweight to hysterical social media posts, swarming videos, political conflict, and public statements that contradict observable facts.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 25 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for observable
Adjective
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Unlike previous approaches to non-line-of-sight (NLOS) perception that rely on visible light, HoloRadar works reliably in darkness and under variable lighting conditions.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
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This total eclipse will be visible from parts of Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain, with a partial eclipse seen across broader regions of Europe and Africa.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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All this is particularly noteworthy in today’s era, where such leadership virtues are seemingly in decline, if not disappearing.—
Michael Peregrine,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
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The domestic box office this President's Day weekend is noteworthy for being led by not one, not two, but three new releases.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Researchers believe the swordsmith used patina to create this visual contrast, as noted by Archaeology News.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Feb. 2026
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The darling Swiss-dot design creates visual intrigue, while the flowy sleeves and skirt allow for ample freedom of movement.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Feb. 2026
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Volantis rode a uniquely dynamic sinker and borderline unhittable slider to a remarkable freshman season pitching out of the bullpen.—
David Eckert,
Austin American Statesman,
15 Feb. 2026
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The local crowd cheered loudly for Brignone, who won gold in the super-G three days earlier and has made a remarkable comeback from a devastating crash in the Italian championships 10 months ago.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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Over time, that constant effort can lead to noticeable eyestrain, headaches or fatigue –particularly after reading, computer work or other close-up tasks.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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Kaufman had last seen Weir in 2011, but the change was noticeable.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
17 Feb. 2026
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But that memorable relief inning in Game 5 to preserve a 7-6 victory over the Yankees was his final appearance for the Dodgers, who allowed Buehler to leave as a free agent for a lucrative deal with Boston.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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The service The team here is determined to give you a memorable experience.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Feb. 2026
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One of his most notable accomplishments was a paper published in 2007 about the presence of water on a distant planet outside our solar system.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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The program has minted around a dozen unicorns so far, with notable fellowship alumni including Figma cofounder Dylan Field and Scale AI creator Lucy Guo.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Observable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observable. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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