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
Neither liquid showed observable decay or fermentation.
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Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
This story of star-formation is ubiquitous throughout our natural history, with sextillions of stars populating our observable Universe today, with nuclear fusion providing the sustaining energy for most modern stars.
—Big Think, 20 Apr. 2026
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.
—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
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Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
This story of star-formation is ubiquitous throughout our natural history, with sextillions of stars populating our observable Universe today, with nuclear fusion providing the sustaining energy for most modern stars.
—Big Think, 20 Apr. 2026
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for observable
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The Fresno State product didn’t exactly wow with size — a visible tick shy of a 5-foot-11 pre-draft measurement — but displayed solid timing and kept the rhythm humming on Saturday.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
10 May 2026
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Foot traffic has taken a visible hit.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
10 May 2026
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The situation involving Stamps is noteworthy in part because her mother, Marion Nzinga Stamps, was a passionate community activist at the Cabrini-Green public housing complex who was known to confront officials to press her case.—
A.D. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
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Beyond his noteworthy contributions to Parkinson's research, Fox is still keeping busy as an actor and a family man.—
Chris Barilla,
PEOPLE,
3 May 2026
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In addition to being highly sought after for their visual appeal and scarcity, PMGs are difficult to find in high grades due to condition issues, like chipping on the card’s delicate foil finish.—
Benjamin Burrows,
New York Times,
10 May 2026
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First, Saudi designers offer a distinct visual language.—
FMG Studios,
Footwear News,
10 May 2026
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Its evolution into a mainstream proposition and a legal necessity has been swift and remarkable.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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The indictment is remarkable in its detail, laying out a web of corruption at the highest levels of the Mexican government.—
Senior Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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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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Breads and dips rotate at every meal, too—ezay, a ubiquitous Bhutanese chili condiment made with tangy local tree tomatoes, was especially memorable.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 May 2026
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Edgewood Tahoe Resort Stateline, Nevada A year-round getaway on the shores of Lake Tahoe, Edgewood Tahoe Resort makes for a memorable family lake vacation.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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Attia, a winner of France’s Prix Marcel Duchamp, may be best known for his sculptures and installations that seek to rectify the violence of colonialism in North Africa, but the Berlin- and Paris-based artist has curated at least one notable biennial previously.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
8 May 2026
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Williams, 94, was in attendance and gave a few brief remarks in front of a crowd filled with other notable school alumni and friends including Kathleen Kennedy.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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“Observable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observable. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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