observable

adjective

əb-ˈzər-və-bəl How to pronounce observable (audio)
Definition of observablenext
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 Those are only what’s observable, with many ships known to sail through with their transponders off to avoid digital detection. — Weilun Soon, Fortune, 5 July 2026 The system is designed to be observable and controllable rather than fully autonomous. — Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 30 June 2026 Astronomers have discovered three comets from other stars passing by the sun in recent years, and there should be an observable number of meteoroids burning up in our atmosphere from other stars systems as well. — Phil Plait, Scientific American, 12 June 2026 For Gershman, who is searching for a way to study memory at a molecular level and connect it to observable behavior, the question was an itch that had to be scratched. — Claire L. Evans, Quanta Magazine, 5 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for observable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for observable
  1. visible
  2. noteworthy
  3. visual
  4. remarkable
  5. noticeable
  6. memorable
  7. notable
Adjective
  • The 30-minute video posted by Pfister of the Zimmerman’s Meat Market incident from earlier this year shows him, his wife, Pam, and another man holding their cameras to the deli’s front window, capturing what was visible inside.
    — Kyung Lah, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
  • No blood was visible, but one area glowed after being sprayed with Bluestar.
    — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 24 July 2026
Definition of visible
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  • Point guard Bennett Stirtz, drafted 17th, salvaged a rough start with a 22-point finale, but his eye test was noteworthy.
    — John Hollinger, New York Times, 24 July 2026
  • This is particularly noteworthy given the sheer number of heatwaves and other abnormal weather events across the continent this past summer alone.
    — Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of noteworthy
Adjective
  • Whereas players such as McGwire, Sammy Sosa, Bonds and so many others aced the visual ‘roid test, Raffy looked like an in-shape aging ballplayer.
    — Mac Engel July 24, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026
  • Hand-built in Brooklyn, the open lattice design creates visual depth while keeping the piece surprisingly light and airy despite its generous size.
    — Nina Derwin, Architectural Digest, 24 July 2026
Definition of visual
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  • One individual stabilized the sunfish while another delivered the high-speed impact, which suggests remarkable cooperation and precision.
    — Matthew Glasser, ABC News, 23 July 2026
  • In a remarkable playing career, Keegan represented Scunthorpe United, Liverpool, Hamburg, Southampton, Newcastle United, Blacktown City and England.
    — James Pearce, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Definition of remarkable
Adjective
  • But the way people encounter health information is changing, and that shift is especially noticeable with Gen Z, the first generation to grow up immersed in social media.
    — Rachel Hale, USA Today, 19 July 2026
  • Your 1st House of Identity glows as the intuitive Moon conjoins loving Venus in your sign, making your presence more noticeable than usual.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 July 2026
Definition of noticeable
Adjective
  • The other very memorable match was the Third-Place Match between England and France.
    — Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • After more than 25 years in business, Sleepy Poet has also become the backdrop for memorable moments beyond shopping.
    — Evan Moore July 22, Charlotte Observer, 22 July 2026
Definition of memorable
Adjective
  • Familiar faces like Derrick Brown, Bryce Young, Tetairoa McMillan and Jaycee Horn will take the field this week for the start of training camp, but there will be some notable new faces added to the mix.
    — Mike Kaye July 22, Charlotte Observer, 22 July 2026
  • This match is the latest notable step forward for a women’s setup that was in effect mothballed just a decade ago due to a lack of funds.
    — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 21 July 2026
Definition of notable

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