OBSERVABLE Synonyms: 79 Similar and Opposite Words

observable

adjective

əb-ˈzər-və-bəl

Definition of observable

as in visible

capable of being seen scientists often work with phenomena that are not directly observable

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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 And unlike a solar eclipse, observable events probably take place near you multiple times each month. — David Schneider, IEEE Spectrum, 24 Sep. 2026 Nature, loss, and longing inspire these quiet verses, which conjure a sense of the immense mysteries governing the observable world. — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026 Reported information after a store fall After a fall, the information reported to a store manager may include the location, approximate time, observable condition of the area, how the fall occurred, and any symptoms present at the time. — Matthew Kayser, Miami Herald, 21 Sep. 2026 Such a file contains objective personnel data as well as observable assessments of a cadre’s political shortcomings. — Andrew Mertha, Foreign Affairs, 17 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for observable

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Adjective

Walsh’s creative contribution will be visible not only in the individual pieces, but also in how the collection is styled, photographed and presented.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026
Rising gas costs are a highly visible sign of inflation and often drive down measures of consumer sentiment about the economy.

— Christopher Rugaber, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of visible

Adjective

The Buffalo Bills beat the Los Angeles Rams 37-34 in overtime in a back-and-forth game that featured noteworthy performances from the last two AP NFL MVPs in Josh Allen and Matthew Stafford.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026
For Bernard Srour, PharmD, PhD, a research professor at the French Institute for Agriculture, Environment, and Food (INRAE) in Paris, the long follow-up period is particularly noteworthy.

— Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of noteworthy

Adjective

For instance in June, Jo Malone London launched an AI Scent Scanner that translates the visual preferences people have expressed across their Pinterest boards into personalized Jo Malone London fragrance recommendations.

— Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
Both also received high-gloss visual treatments, the former starring Nicole Kidman and the latter narrated by Sir Ian McKellen, aka Gandalf.

— Walden Green, Pitchfork, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of visual

Adjective

This is a remarkable achievement, and although outside evidence is limited, researchers generally view it as promising.

— Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026
These attract big audiences, who listen to the likes of Olivia Colman, Jessie Buckley and even Queen Camilla reading remarkable letters aloud.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of remarkable

Adjective

That’s in part because the federal government has focused funding on more noticeable forms of homelessness, such as people living in encampments.

— Nicole Santa Cruz, ProPublica, 9 Oct. 2026
Some residents told the Journal the helicopter traffic has been especially noticeable on summer Fridays and Sundays as travelers head east for the weekend and then return to the city.

— Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of noticeable

Adjective

OpenTable’s 2026 Dining Trends Highlights interest in happy-hour dining and experiential formats, offering options for diners who want a memorable experience without a hefty bill.

— Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Oct. 2026
Together, those qualities help the chorus remain easy to absorb, fluid and memorable.

— David Penn, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of memorable

Adjective

Your Photography by Kimberly Kalan Maison Flambeau has multiple outdoor dining and lounging spots, the most notable of which are its splash pool and sauna.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 11 Oct. 2026
Another notable shift is that people are becoming beauty buyers younger.

— Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026

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