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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Her recent carpets have made that knowledge visible.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
14 June 2026
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Lucas Blalock likewise finds tragicomic potential in photography itself, inverting Photoshop as a mere tool of postproduction to foreground it as generative and creative, leaving visible traces of labor in ugly edits and unrefined refinements.—
Eugenie Brinkema,
ARTnews.com,
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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The house is noteworthy also for its historic furnishings spanning three important design periods in American history--Colonial, Federal and Victorian styles.—
Catherine Sabino,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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From there, Amazon uses that visual cue to show products that look similar to your description.—
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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The North African national team showed remarkable connectivity on short passes, creative footwork and blistering speed that pinned Brazil in their own field for much of the first half, forcing them onto the back foot from the opening whistle.—
Tim Rohan,
NBC news,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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Mansfield, a retiree who has been helping at the business for the past four years, says the construction has had a noticeable impact.—
Hannah McIlree,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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Warm weather can make the surge even more noticeable.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 June 2026
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With dramatic scenery, Native culture and small-town charm, Ketchikan is one of Alaska’s most memorable and meaningful destinations.—
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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Sharon Osbourne was both aware of and largely unbothered by the indiscretions of her late husband, Ozzy Osbourne — with one notable exception.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Dec. 2025
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Pilot projects have already produced notable results, Navy officials said.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Dec. 2025
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“Observable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observable. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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