as in adherences
the following of a custom, rule, or law
a society in which a strict observation of business etiquette is expected of visiting foreigners
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Recent Examples of observations
The observations suggest that the planet's evening terminator — the region rotating out of daylight — is hotter than its morning counterpart.
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Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 16 June 2026
An iconic panoramic view of the Andromeda Galaxy that Hubble captured, for instance, was a mosaic stitched together from more than 400 observations.
—Denise Chow, NBC news, 15 June 2026
Periodicals first presented mundane merchant reports, then ventured to publish observations on arts and literature.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
Authorities said the trooper's observations during the stop led to a DUI investigation.
—Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026
The group also warned that observations with major facilities could lose significant amounts of scientific data because of satellite trails.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Its satellites have been blamed for interfering with astronomical observations and posing an ever-increasing risk of space collisions.
—Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
The observatory hosts a collection of 180,000 historic plate-glass photos, enabling modern scientists to compare a star or galaxy with observations made long ago.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
Scripps has been making real-time observations of atmospheric conditions throughout San Diego County for about 25 years.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 June 2026
Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 16 June 2026
An iconic panoramic view of the Andromeda Galaxy that Hubble captured, for instance, was a mosaic stitched together from more than 400 observations.
—Denise Chow, NBC news, 15 June 2026
Periodicals first presented mundane merchant reports, then ventured to publish observations on arts and literature.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
Authorities said the trooper's observations during the stop led to a DUI investigation.
—Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026
The group also warned that observations with major facilities could lose significant amounts of scientific data because of satellite trails.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Its satellites have been blamed for interfering with astronomical observations and posing an ever-increasing risk of space collisions.
—Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
The observatory hosts a collection of 180,000 historic plate-glass photos, enabling modern scientists to compare a star or galaxy with observations made long ago.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
Scripps has been making real-time observations of atmospheric conditions throughout San Diego County for about 25 years.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for observations
observances
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Kiddon harkened back to the early days of the La Grange post’s Memorial Day observances, which have been a tradition there for 82 years.—
Hank Beckman,
Chicago Tribune,
26 May 2026
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Memorial Day observances were also held at Forest Lawn memorial parks in Covina Hills, Hollywood Hills and Glendale.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
25 May 2026
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“Observations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observations. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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