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
Stargazers will have to wait a few months for the next observable meteor shower activity.
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Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 7 May 2026
Thus, dark matter could be a case of a single particle with two completely different observable behaviors, depending on its surroundings.
—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
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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Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 7 May 2026
Thus, dark matter could be a case of a single particle with two completely different observable behaviors, depending on its surroundings.
—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
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
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Whatever just happened had already happened many times before, without the violence taking physical, visible form, without shattered glass or police.—
Andrea Bajani,
New Yorker,
7 June 2026
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Other signs include pale or yellow leaves all over, mushy stems, and visible fungus at the base of the plant.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
7 June 2026
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May’s list includes the discovery of a possible prehistoric mining site in the Pyrenees; a new species of tiny blue octopus; why cats seem to prefer silver vine to catnip; and why political polarization might behave like a phase transition, among other noteworthy stories.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
1 June 2026
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The Division 5 boys outdoor track and field championships at Bridgewater State University on Sunday was dominated by Weston while the school’s girls team had a noteworthy performance at the meet, too.—
Patrick Plunkett,
Boston Herald,
1 June 2026
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Literary, visual, and performative art of the African diaspora iterates separation as a literal separation of the bodies of mothers and children.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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But since the beginning of the 21st century, there’s been more and more access to the actual visual truth.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
7 June 2026
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Hong Kong, Seoul — Kim Jong Un led the celebrations, and players wept with joy, as Asian club soccer’s newest women’s champions toasted a continental conquest that caps a remarkable run for North Korea’s female footballers.—
Andrew McNicol,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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The weekend overall was up a remarkable 63% from the same weekend last year, according to Comscore.—
Jake Coyle,
Fortune,
7 June 2026
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This is particularly noticeable in the ballroom area, which hosts weekly wedding events, as well as other social and business functions.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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But let’s get back to that extraordinary customizable dashboard, one of the most noticeable features.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
2 June 2026
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Since 2006, the one-star Michelin restaurant Pur’ has been run by Jean-François Roquette and has consistently offered a creative and memorable dining experience in a city full of them.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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Both James and Francis have witnessed memorable and unexpected reactions to the film.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
3 June 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 9 Jun. 2026.
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