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 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 This expectation has no observable foundation in Xi’s 14-year rule. — Jonathan A. Czin, The Atlantic, 14 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for observable

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Adjective

Questions themselves can determine which possible futures become visible, comparable, and actionable.

— Simon Denny, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
So spoke Madame Carven, already a centenarian at the time, in a 2012 interview visible on YouTube.

— Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of visible

Adjective

What was noteworthy this time, however, was the way that the press responded.

— Jelani Cobb, New Yorker, 27 Sep. 2026
Although the visit produced no major breakthroughs on the countries’ fundamental differences, analysts said the incremental steps were noteworthy.

— ABC News, ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of noteworthy

Adjective

Skincare and cosmetics are highly visual and lend themselves naturally to tutorials, reviews and before-and-after demonstrations.

— Fernanda Tronco, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026
For that collaboration, the combination of a high-profile subject, strong visual content and a deliberate keyword strategy created a feedback loop that Instagram’s AI rewarded with sustained, expanding visibility.

— Tonia Ryan, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of visual

Adjective

And yet crossing the trillion-dollar mark is a remarkable achievement, whether or not AMD continues to straddle the border.

— Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 28 Sep. 2026
Turning artificial intelligence research into real-world tools isn’t always straightforward, despite the remarkable progress in recent years ranging from self-driving cars to large language models.

— Bo Wang, The Conversation, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of remarkable

Adjective

Beyond pantry doors and magnetic racks, three more swaps make a noticeable difference in a tight kitchen.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026
Some of these changes are noticeable without any special technology, says Ibañez, including slower speech, longer pauses, a flatter emotional tone, trouble finding the right word, or vaguer, less specific language.

— Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of noticeable

Adjective

This produced memorable moments like the GameStop short squeeze, and gave rise to investing celebrities like Roaring Kitty, who bellowed into his laptop microphone while sharing his portfolio on YouTube.

— Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2026
The conversations, the inmates, and their most memorable moments continued to live with audiences even after the finale.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of memorable

Adjective

Among recent theater that has wrestled, even tangentially, with the Jewish diaspora’s relationship to Israel, like Birthright, Jewish Plot, or Giant, Slam Frank is notable both for its gregarious impudence and then sudden caution.

— Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2026
Given this was such a deluge, a few of the most notable points of concern might be an appropriate rain gauge.

— Noah White, Miami Herald, 4 Oct. 2026

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