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
As the average color of all the light from stars and galaxies in the observable universe, cosmic latte reflects the types of stars that are most common today.
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Manjishtha Bhattacharyya, Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 Apr. 2026
Gasoline’s status as the observable, contentious price of transportation freedom has been universal for 45 years.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 11 Apr. 2026
Love has always been complicated—that’s why John Cassavetes’s movies are enduring landmarks of unpopular art, and why the Hays Code collapsed—but relationships were once, by consensus, straightforwardly observable on film.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2026
What changes are observable in daily functioning?
—Sonia Singh, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2026
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Manjishtha Bhattacharyya, Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 Apr. 2026
Gasoline’s status as the observable, contentious price of transportation freedom has been universal for 45 years.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 11 Apr. 2026
Love has always been complicated—that’s why John Cassavetes’s movies are enduring landmarks of unpopular art, and why the Hays Code collapsed—but relationships were once, by consensus, straightforwardly observable on film.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2026
What changes are observable in daily functioning?
—Sonia Singh, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for observable
Adjective
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At one point, guests lined up from shortest to tallest, and their new footwear made the differences visible in a way their normal height alone didn’t.—
Lily Hautau,
CNN Money,
3 May 2026
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During the dormancy of winter, gray stems and branches are visible, standing tall and proud even when cold weather casts its icy shadow over the once vibrant landscape.—
Emily Leahy,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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Few buyers Despite seemingly noteworthy discounts, there’s a long-term slump in condo sales.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
27 Apr. 2026
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Finishing tops in the NBA in 3-pointers (270) is also noteworthy, no?—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Apr. 2026
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At the back of this room the ceiling is vaulted, adding visual interest and enhancing the sense of space.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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Every week, The Sacramento Bee’s visual journalists capture the moments — big and small — that tell the story of our community.—
Nathaniel Levine,
Sacbee.com,
3 May 2026
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The distance the field has traveled since −and has yet to go − represents a remarkable and very American medical journey, characterized by big ideas, big risks, perserverence and issues of fairness and eye-popping prices.—
Karen Weintraub,
USA Today,
3 May 2026
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Krakauer survived a deadly ordeal on Everest—a high price to pay for a remarkable book.—
Dan Zak,
The Atlantic,
3 May 2026
Adjective
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The Moon moves through your 10th House of Visibility, where your structure is more noticeable.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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The combination of skilled care, more affordable pricing, and the appeal of travelling for treatment has shaped a noticeable trend.—
K.H. Koehler,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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There are also more pragmatic reasons why scientists strive to come up with a memorable acronym.—
Clarissa Brincat,
Big Think,
29 Apr. 2026
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Steyer didn’t have a single memorable line, though his closing statement did redeem him somewhat.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The latter is especially notable because the WEC’s pastry chef, Yohann Le Bescond, was a semifinalist in the 2025 James Beard Awards.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 May 2026
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Senator Lisa Murkowski, that Republican of Alaska, who's one of the more notable folks up here on the Hill on the GOP side about criticizing the war in Iran, has floated in conversations with reporters in the hallway here the possibility of drawing up an AUMF and putting it up for a vote.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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“Observable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observable. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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