perceivable

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perceivable
Adjective
  • In its wildest moments, Coogler’s film seems like a collision of Lovecraft Country with True Blood, though more obvious comparisons will likely be drawn to From Dusk Till Dawn.
    David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Entertainment Fans of the show on social media seem to be missing a lot of crucial character development, and there’s an obvious explanation why.
    Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • The hum of an air conditioner on the wall is the only perceptible sound inside the witness room, where a curtain covers a large pane-glass window that separates us in the gallery from the death chamber.
    Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
  • However, the romantic narrative is punctuated by subtle moments of unease, each barely perceptible on its own but which, taken together, build into something rather more sinister.
    Stephanie Hirschmiller, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • On top of the drama, the Kings front office and ownership has assembled a roster that lacks defense on the wings, evident by the struggles to defend the 3-point line, and a true point guard.
    Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee, 15 Mar. 2025
  • This is very evident in the fourth quarter.
    Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • As the years passed, there was no discernible rise in cancer deaths in the area around Fukushima.
    Elizabeth Kolbert, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2025
  • Added to the chaos is the underlying rudimentary calculation of tariff levels that have produced wildly uneven and irrational effects on trading partners with no readily discernible policy value.
    Jerrold Lundquist, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • The potential this represents for businesses is manifest—those that adapt to a borderless talent economy will gain access to the best minds, the most dynamic markets and the newest investment opportunities.
    Bernardo Saraiva, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
  • The capitulation to Trump was manifest in Senate Republican’s refusal to block any of the president’s cast of unqualified and dangerous nominees to serve in senior cabinet positions.
    Mordechai Gordon, Hartford Courant, 28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • Based on the study’s results, Tucker’s team believes that survivors of severe trauma may see noticeable changes in their biological systems’ baseline levels.
    Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 10 Apr. 2025
  • The aftermath of Hurricane Helene has left Augusta National Golf Club with a noticeable change in its lush greenery.
    Ashley J. DiMella Fox News, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • George Leef made note of the outlet’s conspicuous hostility toward the capitalist enterprise.
    Noah Rothman, National Review, 2 Apr. 2025
  • There was a point where that was much more conspicuous.
    Lexy Perez, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • After this period, Lennon and Ono would never again court the world’s attention with ambitious conceptual stunts or overt political protests.
    Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 12 Apr. 2025
  • Daniels rarely showed overt emotions but did when Mariota led Washington past Dallas in Week 18 with a late touchdown pass to McLaurin.
    Ben Standig, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
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“Perceivable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perceivable. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.

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