1
as in visible
capable of being seen
scientists often work with phenomena that are not directly observable
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in noteworthy
worth remembering or mentioning
a man who apparently was devoid of any observable virtue
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of observable
Consequently, using chemical propulsion on a spacecraft with a cruise velocity of 19,000 miles per second (30,000 km/s) would require more fuel than all the mass in the observable universe.
—
Kai James,
The Conversation,
26 May 2026
Of course, models off duty are hardly a monolith, but there are a few observable patterns.
—
Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
25 May 2026
Yet these surveys will still only capture a fraction of the many millions of voids that are estimated to exist in the observable universe.
—
Becky Ferreira,
Wired News,
23 May 2026
Stargazers will have to wait a few months for the next observable meteor shower activity.
—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for observable
Kai James,
The Conversation,
26 May 2026
Of course, models off duty are hardly a monolith, but there are a few observable patterns.
—
Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
25 May 2026
Yet these surveys will still only capture a fraction of the many millions of voids that are estimated to exist in the observable universe.
—
Becky Ferreira,
Wired News,
23 May 2026
Stargazers will have to wait a few months for the next observable meteor shower activity.
—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for observable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for observable
Adjective
-
The satellite is equipped with three multiwavelength telescopes that are able to collect data in visible, ultraviolet, X-ray and gamma-ray light.
-
The heavy damage to Russia’s refining capacity has driven many of the most visible changes, including bans on gasoline and jet fuel exports.
Adjective
-
However, the most noteworthy information in the report concerns the Florida spaceport, where demand from SpaceX’s Starship and Blue Origin’s New Glenn launch vehicles is expected to stress NASA.
-
Something so rare is noteworthy.
Adjective
-
In Sally Potter’s 1992 masterpiece Orlando, Virginia Woolf’s classic novel of a British aristocrat who is born in the Elizabethan era and goes on to live for hundreds of years—oh, and who also changes genders at around the age of 30—is brought to bold and brilliant visual life.
-
Literature, theater and visual arts had existed all along in the very cultures the Puritan settlers sought to escape.
Adjective
-
Moscow has similarly shown a remarkable ability to adapt in this military defense sphere as well.
-
The remarkable reality is that this proposal enjoys broad bipartisan support.
Adjective
-
Evolutionary cues, emotional encoding and genetics all converge in how partners experience each other’s smell, and a noticeable shift in that experience may be worth paying attention to.
-
After 12 weeks, the results suggested that a tiny dose of regular exercise could yield noticeable physical benefits.
Adjective
-
Best cooking classes for kids abroad For families traveling internationally or living overseas, two standout programs offer something memorable.
-
Since going back to work, her most memorable pop culture moments have been on the show Make It or Break It, her gig as a co-host on The View and her third-place finish on Dancing with the Stars.
Adjective
-
The discovery is the latest in a series of notable archaeological finds announced by Israeli researchers this year.
-
The Sacramento Bee published several notable stories Friday covering local government, public health and state worker policy.
Cite this Entry
“Observable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observable. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
