palpably

Definition of palpablynext

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Recent Examples of palpably The absence of Karoline Vitto — who bolstered the curve representation last season in London — was palpably felt. — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for palpably
Adverb
  • What’s captivating about the film is how these two markedly different beings make sense of their passion and nurture it in an environment of scorn.
    — Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Since their last meeting, their relationship has markedly shifted.
    — Chad de Guzman, Time, 19 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
  • The focus on fraud has noticeably accelerated in the weeks leading up to the election.
    — Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The atmosphere at Hotel de l’Opera Hanoi feels noticeably different from newer boutique hotels.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
Adverb
  • Because the team distinctly is affected by his absence, and an air of mystery endures.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 26 Oct. 2026
  • His town halls have a distinctly populist pitch to voters denouncing money in politics.
    — Barbara Sprunt, NPR, 25 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
  • Maria was also, evidently, happy to advise those who wanted to follow in her footsteps.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Oct. 2026
  • The fire evidently began with an explosion, the department said via Facebook.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026

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“Palpably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/palpably. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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