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 remarkable
worth remembering or mentioning
a man who apparently was devoid of any observable virtue
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Recent Examples of observable
Muchacho Alegre, 2250 Jacksboro Highway, had a score of 19 and was closed because of observable roaches near the stove and issues with water temperature.
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Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 May 2025
This approach not only reduces risk but also builds confidence across the team through clear, observable progress.
—Kunal Abichandani, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
But this lower end of the galactic scale is still rather murky, in part because the stars that serve as observable tracers of small galaxies can form even smaller structures called star clusters.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 8 May 2025
While individuals will sometimes swim to the shallows, the squids gather en masse at observable depths during their mating event.
—Jules Jacobs, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 May 2025
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Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 May 2025
This approach not only reduces risk but also builds confidence across the team through clear, observable progress.
—Kunal Abichandani, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
But this lower end of the galactic scale is still rather murky, in part because the stars that serve as observable tracers of small galaxies can form even smaller structures called star clusters.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 8 May 2025
While individuals will sometimes swim to the shallows, the squids gather en masse at observable depths during their mating event.
—Jules Jacobs, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for observable
Adjective
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Other videos featured the character driving away in a golf cart at night, leaving their lips lathered in the glistening product, visible in the moonlight.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
8 July 2025
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Readers noted the property's views of the Bosphorus as one specific special perk, even visible from some of the balconies across its rooms and suites.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
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What's especially remarkable is that the system can recreate the user's own voice, thanks to a voice cloning algorithm trained on recordings made before the onset of ALS.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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OpenAI alone reports that its annual recurring revenue is expected to reach $12.5 billion in 2025, which is a remarkable growth rate for a 10-year-old startup.—
R. Scott Raynovich,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Because even more than the text that usually accompanied it in pamphlets, that visual was the thing that really struck people.—
Karin Wulf,
Smithsonian Magazine,
1 July 2025
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Guests who are deaf or hard of hearing can request stateroom kits that include a visual and tactile alert when someone knocks at the door, the phone rings, or an alarm sounds; stateroom TVs are equipped with closed captioning; and stateroom telephones have the ability to amplify sound.—
Susan B. Barnes,
Travel + Leisure,
1 July 2025
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Other noteworthy features include, handles and a 21.5-inch adjustable, detachable strap, a central zip compartment, and a turnlock with magnetic strap closures.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
10 July 2025
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The nine-hour battery life is also noteworthy, with the case offering an additional 24 hours of playback time.—
Cierra Cowan,
PC Magazine,
9 July 2025
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The ribbed texture is noticeable, but not too thick, and the contouring on the back and front could not be more flattering.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
6 July 2025
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The team issued an advisory noting that residents in nearby communities may see a noticeable increase in smoke July 5 coming from the southwest flank of the Oak Ridge Fire.—
Arlyssa D. Becenti,
AZCentral.com,
5 July 2025
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The building and its original furniture, which Wright also designed, have been carefully preserved, as well as many of the family’s possessions, making the experience all the more memorable.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
5 July 2025
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This was a memorable starter in the men’s singles between a 22-year-old and a 38-year-old.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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There's a major plot twist involving Superman's Kryptonian parents (as well as a far less extreme but still notable reimagining of his human parents) that has big implications for the character going forward.—
James Grebey,
Time,
11 July 2025
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The most notable of which is a roster spot for a veteran that was made possible when Guerschon Yabusele signed a deal with the team that left a little extra wiggle room in the first year of the contract.—
Tom Rende,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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“Observable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observable. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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