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
This approach not only reduces risk but also builds confidence across the team through clear, observable progress.
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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
Colossal focused on creating easily observable traits, such as fur color and a preference for isolation.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2025
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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
Colossal focused on creating easily observable traits, such as fur color and a preference for isolation.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for observable
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These statements should come from the highest levels of leadership—presidents, boards and deans—and be visible across digital, internal and external platforms.—
John Marino,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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The northern lights, also known as the aurora borealis, may be visible in as many as 15 northern states between Tuesday night, June 24 and Wednesday night, June 25, according to NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC).—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
25 June 2025
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Certainly, there are plenty of big, long-time online creators who are producing good-quality content at remarkable velocity.—
David Bloom,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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The stern instructor displays a remarkable amount of patience as the student bashes the unfortunate victim against every solid surface in sight — even alien beings capable of traversing the cosmos can have bad days at the office.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
20 June 2025
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In a more recent industry-paradigm shift, firms are prioritizing the ecological consequences of their work, the history of a place, and the visual effect that renovating a structure will have on an area.—
Rachel Gallaher,
Robb Report,
21 June 2025
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Superhero cinema has dominated since then, and Brad Bird's visual style and humor feel less novel.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
21 June 2025
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The Israeli denial was noteworthy in light of a year’s worth of reports indicating the contrary.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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This might not normally be noteworthy — except that the Sentinel endorsed Lopez in 2020 back when Lopez promised to usher in a new era of transparency and accountability.—
Scott Maxwell,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 June 2025
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Whereas androgenetic alopecia is characterized by the shrinking of hair follicles, which leads to thin, barely noticeable hair, the key indicators of CCCA are inflammation and damage to the follicles.—
Sierra Leone Starks,
Allure,
24 June 2025
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Similar parents commenting on Diwa's post said the switch made a noticeable difference in their own homes, with several sharing anecdotes of improved moods and calmer transitions to offscreen activities.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 June 2025
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Throughout the 2024-25 school year, Fort Worth-area high school sports teams have captivated the community with memorable moments, accomplishments and more.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 June 2025
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Of the previous 19, the last Game 7 in 2016 between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Golden State Warriors had countless subplots, numerous memorable moments and one stunning outcome.—
David Aldridge,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
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The difference here is notable because many people now search for information within AI chatbots as opposed to Google Search.—
Andrew R. Chow,
Time,
17 June 2025
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That’s notable because producer prices can be a leading indicator of prices that consumers pay in subsequent months — although commentary from the National Retail Federation does suggest that even though producer prices are not rising, recent substantial wholesale price deflation may be ending.—
Simon Moore,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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“Observable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observable. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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