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
Of course, models off duty are hardly a monolith, but there are a few observable patterns.
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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
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
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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
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for observable
Adjective
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Most Spurs players appeared to be lined up for the anthem, but Wembanyama was not visible during the portions shown on the broadcast.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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Her recent carpets have made that knowledge visible.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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What still puzzles me, amid all these noteworthy projects, is Dudamel’s way with the standard repertory.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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Roman emperors, sometimes urged on by the crowd, were known to grant pardons (to criminals) and freedom (to the enslaved) after an especially noteworthy performance.—
Cullen Murphy,
The Atlantic,
13 June 2026
Adjective
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Then the app turns that description into a visual cue.—
Kurt Knutsson
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FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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Every win gave way to new visual testimony that the city was Knicks-obsessed.—
Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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Gel Alpha has a remarkable ability to spot toxic behavior that should not be normalized.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
14 June 2026
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White evangelical churches—revivalists, under Sutton’s classification system—experienced remarkable growth, while liberal mainline Protestant churches withered.—
Michael Luo,
New Yorker,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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For those accustomed to smoother Pixar rides, the shifts in rhythm might be a tad too noticeable, but Lasseter, who also penned the script along with Dan Fogelman, the late Joe Ranft, Kiel Murray & Phil Lorin and Jorgen Klubien, still manages to cross the finish line in style.—
Michael Rechtshaffen,
HollywoodReporter,
9 June 2026
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The loss of weight is definitely noticeable.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
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The walk up Telegraph Hill is equally memorable, often accompanied by the chatter of the hill’s famous wild parrots.—
Alia Beard Rau,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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Over the years, writers from around the world have tried their hands at using soccer as a backdrop for memorable fiction.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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The most immediately notable moment in the trailer was Emily Blunt’s newscaster breaking out in alien-speak during the weather report, but what happens right after that is truly astounding.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
12 June 2026
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Each songwriter celebrated received both a cover performance from an artist, and a speech from a notable figure, both of their choosing.—
P. Claire Dodson,
Vogue,
12 June 2026
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“Observable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observable. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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