palpably

adverb

Definition of palpablynext
as in markedly

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Recent Examples of palpably 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 Both her grief and numbness are palpably captured by De Pue’s camera. — Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 10 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 At the same time, the provocative words and actions of Becca Good, moments before her wife’s frantic departure, palpably elevated the overall tension level. — Laurence Miller, Sun Sentinel, 14 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for palpably
  1. markedly
  2. visibly
  3. clearly
  4. noticeably
  5. distinctly
  6. manifestly
  7. obviously
  8. evidently
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  • Hopes have risen that crude supplies will improve markedly with the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow waterway that’s key for the world’s oil transport, even though the number of ships crossing the strait is still limited.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 July 2026
  • But their sense of embodiment and experience of health was markedly different from Americans today.
    — Katherine Ott, The Conversation, 2 July 2026
Definition of markedly
Adverb
  • Angel City attacker Jun Endo went down with a non-contact injury in the 33rd minute and was assisted off the pitch visibly shaken.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026
  • Still, as the game wore on to the waning moments, both teams were visibly sapped of energy and moving at a slower pace, including Haaland, who faded late in the game, was subbed out at the 105-minute mark and replaced by Jorgen Strand Larsen.
    — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 12 July 2026
Definition of visibly
Adverb
  • But the idea of luxury accessories serving as emotional armor amid economic uncertainty clearly resonates with consumers and marketeers capitalizing on the phenomenon.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 8 July 2026
  • Haaland clearly came into the World Cup intending to love it.
    — Tim Spiers, New York Times, 8 July 2026
Definition of clearly
Adverb
  • Through Monday, 34 million people from Delaware to Connecticut are under flood alerts, though the severe weather risk is noticeably lower.
    — Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 5 July 2026
  • Farage has given noticeably fewer press conferences in the months since the Guardian story broke, though that period also coincided with two months of campaigning for the local elections and Makerfield by-election.
    — Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 5 July 2026
Definition of noticeably
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  • Sports are the most popular type of event contract by volume on prediction markets, which operate distinctly and are subject to a different regulatory authority than traditional gambling sites.
    — Justin Papp, CNBC, 7 July 2026
  • Although his theory came remarkably close to the truth, there are nuances to this distinctly reptilian behavior that were beyond the reach of science at the time.
    — Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 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 Islay Rum Distillery certainly stands out as being the only rum producer on Islay, but there are other rum distilleries in Scotland, a country that is obviously much more associated with whisky.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 10 July 2026
  • Its power obviously comes from the tragedy at its heart but also from the many-faced, forever-questioning thing McElwee makes of it.
    — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 10 July 2026
Definition of obviously
Adverb
  • There, the hotel’s overarching theme of kisetsukan, meaning seasonal awareness, is felt most evidently at Iñaki.
    — Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
  • That list includes Swift's longtime pal Ed Sheeran, who is evidently in New York already.
    — Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 3 July 2026
Definition of evidently

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“Palpably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/palpably. Accessed 13 Jul. 2026.

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