palpably

adverb

Definition of palpablynext
as in markedly

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Recent Examples of palpably And yet, Lestat is so palpably alive, which makes the vocal hardening all the more affecting. — Hannah Giorgis Yohannes, Vanity Fair, 13 July 2026 The stakes are consistently, palpably high in a story about love that is forbidden in the most literal, systemic sense — and felt in brief, ecstatic moments of release. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 11 July 2026 Spielberg himself is palpably in the grip of its overwhelming emotional power, its combination of metaphysics and theatre. — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 16 June 2026 And Mary’s electric, palpably physical pursuit of justice becomes even more crucial in the final act, after a grotesque display of performative mockery toward Māori culture fractures the last remnants of civility present amid one of Cole’s lavish-yet-repulsive gatherings. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 17 May 2026 There’s no excuse for a lot of Kyle’s behavior, but he’s palpably hurt. — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 13 May 2026 But aside from Ballard’s murky future, Indy’s roster moves this offseason haven’t felt as palpably urgent as Irsay-Gordon suggested. — James Boyd, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026 As a beautiful, palpably anxious bride, Camila Morrone’s Rachel, walks down the aisle to her adoring groom, Nicky (Adam DiMarco), the sound of labored breathing nearly drowns out the music. — Judy Berman, Time, 26 Mar. 2026 That city, vibrant, westernized yet steeped in tradition was so palpably eager to grow alongside the modern world. — Maryam Lieberman, HollywoodReporter, 23 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for palpably
  1. markedly
  2. visibly
  3. clearly
  4. noticeably
  5. distinctly
  6. manifestly
  7. obviously
  8. evidently
Adverb
  • Still, inflation stands markedly higher than the Federal Reserve's target rate of 2%.
    — Max Zahn, ABC News, 17 July 2026
  • The two were spotted interacting in the VIP section during the second half of the match, which took place in Arlington, Texas, in markedly different looks.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 15 July 2026
Definition of markedly
Adverb
  • But Khamenei has remained hidden from public view, neither addressing the nation directly nor visibly asserting his authority, even as officials negotiate or govern in his name.
    — Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
  • The man then approaches the stage, leaving Barrymore and Rapp visibly confused.
    — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 17 July 2026
Definition of visibly
Adverb
  • The video clearly showed the forward had dived after a tackle from Leandro Paredes.
    — The Athletic Soccer Experts, New York Times, 14 July 2026
  • Paramount already offered concessions to Bonta to avert a lawsuit, but Bonta and his counterparts clearly wanted more.
    — Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
Definition of clearly
Adverb
  • On Sunday, Fox walked noticeably farther ahead than his playing partner, Burns, as the pair approached the 18th green amphitheater at Royal Birkdale.
    — Gabby Herzig, New York Times, 20 July 2026
  • With shades shielding his eyes and his curls noticeably straightened and stretched out, Kelly looked almost unrecognizable sitting on a bench in the middle of the park.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 20 July 2026
Definition of noticeably
Adverb
  • The image depicts a fairly slender-looking screen-free wearable, but one that looks distinctly wider than the Fitbit Air.
    — Andrew Williams, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • There is a fallacy in thinking of languages as brute and unchanging facts, laid out distinctly like elements in the periodic table.
    — Nikhil Krishnan, New Yorker, 20 July 2026
Definition of distinctly
Adverb
  • What frightens scientists more than the sheer numbers are that the cuts are arbitrary and manifestly pernicious.
    — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
  • These remarks are manifestly silly, but the conversation ranges into darker territory.
    — Thomas Chatterton Williams, The Atlantic, 23 Apr. 2026
Definition of manifestly
Adverb
  • The elephant in the room for both him and Nyong’o is obviously that neither of them is Greek, which critics have pointed out is not historically accurate.
    — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
  • Yes, even these guys are obviously mature for their ages, there’s a pretty significant difference just in terms of frame, body weight.
    — Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026
Definition of obviously
Adverb
  • But the organization evidently believes the veteran left-hander still provides valuable pitching depth as injuries continue to mount throughout the season.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • Prime parking spots in New York City are evidently worth fighting a stranger on a sidewalk for.
    — Sean Joseph OutKick, FOXNews.com, 19 July 2026
Definition of evidently

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