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
Thus, dark matter could be a case of a single particle with two completely different observable behaviors, depending on its surroundings.
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Paul M. Sutter, Scientific American, 6 May 2026
In turn, this helps researchers more accurately reproduce the observable universe.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 6 May 2026
Space is the massive, ever-expanding realm beyond Earth’s atmosphere, spanning more than 93 billion light-years in the observable universe.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 27 Apr. 2026
The turtles’ unusually long lifespan of up to 70 or 80 years makes the process observable over a long period of time, says Stefanov, allowing the scientists to collect large amounts of data.
—Lise Pedersen, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026
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Paul M. Sutter, Scientific American, 6 May 2026
In turn, this helps researchers more accurately reproduce the observable universe.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 6 May 2026
Space is the massive, ever-expanding realm beyond Earth’s atmosphere, spanning more than 93 billion light-years in the observable universe.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 27 Apr. 2026
The turtles’ unusually long lifespan of up to 70 or 80 years makes the process observable over a long period of time, says Stefanov, allowing the scientists to collect large amounts of data.
—Lise Pedersen, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for observable
Adjective
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Unlike last year, when advocacy groups on both sides staged more visible demonstrations, the off-track theatrics were largely absent.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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This was not a B-movie—money and care were spent, and that money and care are visible on-screen.—
Eric Berger & Lee Hutchinson,
ArsTechnica,
31 May 2026
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Many more noteworthy women have signed on since the club's founding, including Sophia Bush and Lindsey Vonn, and their A-list investors have found unique ways to bring attention to the club, like Garner handing out orange slices in the ultimate soccer mom move.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
23 May 2026
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The graphics on these chips are especially noteworthy, and fit in well with those seeking an iPad Pro for artistic and visual workloads.—
Matthew Buzzi,
PC Magazine,
23 May 2026
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In his gorgeous and arresting debut, Nick Martino hurtles through a variety of forms—from sonnets to visual poems to works of visual art—to vividly portray and reflect on a teenager’s world during and after the speaker’s parents’ divorce and his father’s incarceration.—
Craig Morgan Teicher,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
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Parsons spoke to IndieWire in detail about his debut film‘s shot construction, visual effects, sound design, and narrative world-building.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
31 May 2026
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The hotel, situated mid-way between the NGO-centric suburb of Pétion-Ville and downtown, is a remarkable illustration of what can be done.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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Beyond all this, the new Space Age is remarkable in that what seemed like a neat compartment between Earth and space is breaking down.—
David Szondy
May 31,
New Atlas,
31 May 2026
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Another noticeable increase is related to cleaning/damage deposits for swim meets at the aquatics center, which are increasing from $200 to $300 each.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 May 2026
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If your flimsy flip-flops leave your feet aching by noon, these Vionic flats are a noticeable upgrade.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
25 May 2026
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It was widely reported that team president Masai Ujiri went into Casey’s office after Game 3 to chew out the coach for not preparing his team better to defend James’ memorable game-winner over OG Anunoby, who is now a Knick.—
Eric Koreen,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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The films that drive those evenings aren’t always the most memorable, but this year’s offering is genuinely exciting as musician turned director Questlove profiles Earth, Wind & Fire and its legendary front man, Maurice White.—
Jason Bailey,
Vulture,
27 May 2026
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Before releasing his initial budget in April, the mayor urged the council not to make significant cuts to homelessness, contending that could reverse notable progress the city has made on the issue.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Mythos, the existence of which was first reported by Fortune in March, is notable for its coding and cyber capabilities, including the ability to find vulnerabilities in existing software and chain these vulnerabilities together to execute sophisticated cyber attacks.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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“Observable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observable. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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