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 One approach to understanding them, probing what goes in and what comes out, resembles behaviorism, a once-dominant field of psychology that studied only observable behavior. — Arryn Robbins, The Conversation, 7 Oct. 2026 Without observable behavior, even sincere commitments can remain intentions. — Ricardo Bellino, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026 In 2026, hitherto unobservable communication within a body is now observable. — Literary Hub, 28 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 See All Example Sentences for observable

Recent Examples of Synonyms for observable

Adjective

The newly visible openings could offer clues about that arrangement, but the company has not explained their function.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2026
The finding underscores why brands need to be visible across different AI platforms this holiday season.

— Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of visible

Adjective

Though noteworthy, polling suggests Latino voters care more about results than his history-making win.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
The lack of donations from prominent athletes is noteworthy given how many athletes were outspoken about politics in recent presidential elections—specifically 2016 and 2020.

— Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of noteworthy

Adjective

Faster predictions aid robots The researchers also investigated whether faster visual predictions could improve the performance of downstream robot-control systems.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026
The National Police of Ukraine said in a Telegram post that visual identification of some bodies was not possible and that specialists were working with relatives of the dead to collect DNA samples.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of visual

Adjective

His elite outfield coverage included converting a remarkable 50% of five-star catch opportunities.

— Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026
Centered in large part around the Warsaw Ghetto, the novel brought to life the daily struggles, fears, and remarkable courage of Jewish families living under unimaginable conditions.

— Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of remarkable

Adjective

The director has partnered with Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez, the designers of Loewe, for a new capsule collection featuring memorable vignettes and characters from the latter film.

— José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 4 Nov. 2026
The Geyser quarter-zip fleece adds another cozy layer, taking a cue from the park's otherworldly geothermal landscape, with vibrant prints that are practically as memorable as the real thing.

— Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of memorable

Adjective

Bilkoski noted that Viper has historically delivered one of the highest production per share growth profiles in his royalty coverage, but still trades at a notable discount to the royalty peer average and the company's historical FCF yield range.

— TipRanks.com Staff, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2026
The Washington Post, for example, found notable success on TikTok before many peers had even created dedicated accounts on the platform.

— Mia Sato, The Verge, 8 Nov. 2026

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