palpably

Definition of palpablynext

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Recent Examples of palpably Rustling and droning tape effects from Frye, subtle enough to be nearly subliminal but still somehow palpably present, act as a binding agent on every track, blurring tones and connecting rhythms. — Reed Jackson, SPIN, 6 Oct. 2026 Audiences — younger ones especially — are palpably hungry for the authentic storytelling that independent and overseas markets so reliably produce, even in a landscape increasingly crowded with algorithmic feeds and AI slop. — Stuart Ford, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2026 The nonverbal interplay between selves that is so important in human therapy was palpably absent. — Steven Barrie-Anthony, The Atlantic, 17 Sep. 2026 Gay had also developed an unwelcome habit of getting out in unfortunate ways, notably when he was twice ‘strangled’ down the leg-side and, at Lord’s, attracted a grubber from Mohammad Abbas that smashed into his shin and trapped him palpably LBW. — Paul Newman, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026 The lighting and camerawork do a lot of heavy lifting in Blood Simple, creating a palpably tense atmosphere without the help of a notable score or even much dialogue. — Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Aug. 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for palpably
Adverb
  • Since their last meeting, their relationship has markedly shifted.
    — Chad de Guzman, Time, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Saturday will feel markedly different, with breezy weather and temperatures well below normal.
    — Newsroom Meteorologist, Houston Chronicle, 17 Oct. 2026
Adverb
  • Shoppers are already trained to value warmth that does not visibly bulk up an outfit.
    — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026
  • After teammates broke up the fight, Elliott was still visibly aggressive so he was told to leave the field by coaches.
    — Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2026
Adverb
  • Orantes also expressed frustration with the handling of her father’s arrest — to which federal authorities had clearly alerted some media, who were brought along for the raid.
    — Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Albertsons’ reply will clearly be that trying hard was not what Kroger promised.
    — Shubha Ghosh, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026
Adverb
  • In handling more advanced queries with the Phi 4 Reasoning 14B model, both systems again slowed noticeably under the more demanding workload.
    — Brian Westover, PC Magazine, 16 Oct. 2026
  • An organized vehicle can make daily driving feel noticeably less stressful.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2026
Adverb
  • Construction has been underway for about three weeks, and according to the partners, an opening date has been set for early April for the two distinctly different restaurants at the building.
    — Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Work that strips human beings of dignity is often work that no longer requires distinctly human qualities at all.
    — Scott Levenson, New York Daily News, 18 Oct. 2026
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
Adverb
  • The Jackets obviously acquiesced in a preseason blockbuster deal that sent Matthew Knies the other way, and on Tuesday night, Marchenko got a housewarming gift from his former teammate Adam Fantilli in the form of a bone-crushing hit.
    — Matt Reigle OutKick, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2026
  • When closed, the iPhone Duo feels like a passport, but obviously thicker and heavier.
    — Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2026
Adverb
  • And that, evidently, made all the difference for him in the bedroom.
    — Bob Brody, Chicago Tribune, 13 Oct. 2026
  • And once Popovic was on the floor, Auriemma evidently did not want to sit her down.
    — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 13 Oct. 2026

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“Palpably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/palpably. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

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