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 remarkable
worth remembering or mentioning
a man who apparently was devoid of any observable virtue
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Recent Examples of observable
The Fireworks Galaxy's nickname stems from the 10 observable supernovas seen brightening its expanse over the past century; for comparison, our galaxy is only expected to manifest one or maybe two such events over the same period of time.
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Anthony Wood, Space.com, 16 July 2025
Good gardeners always take the time to identify the pest, know its life cycle and mechanically remove observable pests and pest damage.
—Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 July 2025
By analyzing these lifeforms in microgravity, scientists aim to uncover both observable and genetic changes that could help life persist in alien environments.
—John Loeffler, Space.com, 22 Apr. 2025
This trend is observable in the stock performance, which has seen an increase of approximately 50% year to date, significantly surpassing the S&P 500’s 4% rise.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
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Anthony Wood, Space.com, 16 July 2025
Good gardeners always take the time to identify the pest, know its life cycle and mechanically remove observable pests and pest damage.
—Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 July 2025
By analyzing these lifeforms in microgravity, scientists aim to uncover both observable and genetic changes that could help life persist in alien environments.
—John Loeffler, Space.com, 22 Apr. 2025
This trend is observable in the stock performance, which has seen an increase of approximately 50% year to date, significantly surpassing the S&P 500’s 4% rise.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for observable
Adjective
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Hazy skies are visible across the Front Range today due to wildfires burning in the Southwest.—
Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
1 Aug. 2025
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All are visible in the series’ first image from production, featuring the new cast members huddled together for a selfie with Hartnett and Heaton.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
1 Aug. 2025
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There’s a certain romanticism that lies at the heart of these remarkable gins, something conjured, perhaps, by that dramatic meeting of land and sea.—
Camille Berry,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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It’s been a remarkable first half of the season for the Kansas City Current.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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The visual similarity was undeniable, but the massive gap between the two locations didn’t make sense.—
Aspen Pflughoeft
July 14,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
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But McBurney hopes to be an inspiration for anyone in the blind community who doubts their ability to achieve success due to visual impairments.—
Ramal Nasim
Updated July 14,
Kansas City Star,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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Another noteworthy space is the primary bathroom, which features a standalone tub sourced from Vintage Tub & Bath, with a custom surround built by Roundy.—
Amanda Lauren,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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The indoor-outdoor restaurant has several noteworthy design touches, including fish sculptures made from reclaimed fishing lines, and an all-electric kitchen.—
Jacqui Gifford,
Travel + Leisure,
21 July 2025
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For later stages, incorporating regenerative in-office treatments can make a noticeable difference.—
Elycia Rubin,
HollywoodReporter,
30 July 2025
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Ay Papi’s Whitethorn Rose Single Origin Live Rosin Infused Gummies are colorless and melt in the mouth with a noticeable musky cannabis flavor accompanied by sweet, tropical fruit notes.—
IRENE ADELINE MILANEZ,
Sacbee.com,
28 July 2025
Adjective
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Standing in the on-deck circle and not getting the at-bats for differing reasons is quirky and so is getting hits off two Hall of Famers in possibly the most memorable of Youngblood’s 1,408 career games as an outfielder for the Reds, Cardinals, Mets, Expos, Giants and Reds.—
Larry Fleisher,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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While that was his most memorable regular-season play, Barkley and Baun pointed to a situation against the Cincinnati Bengals, where DeJean chased the star receiver Ja'Marr Chase around pre-snap before making an impressive tackle to prevent any gain.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 July 2025
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Here’s a look at some of the most notable local story lines.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 July 2025
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However, the targets for doing so, with the most notable measure being a bill to formalize digital asset market structure rules, are likely to prove tougher to send to President Donald Trump’s desk.—
Owen Tedford,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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“Observable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observable. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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