THINKABLE Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

thinkable

adjective

Definition of thinkable

as in conceivable

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Recent Examples of thinkable And that would not have been thinkable 10 years ago. — Ben Smith, semafor.com, 16 Jan. 2026 The only thing that might have stopped us from accepting this kind of corruption as thinkable would be if such acceptance upended our overall understanding of how constitutional democracy functions. — Noah Feldman, Twin Cities, 28 Nov. 2025 This bet-the-business kind of change would not previously have been thinkable. — Glenn Katz, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025 That's but one of the once-unthinkable scenarios that seem more thinkable than ever. — Axios, 22 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for thinkable

Recent Examples of Synonyms for thinkable

Adjective

This experience has made so much possible for me in every conceivable way.

— Michael Schneider, Variety, 2 Aug. 2026
Cristobal and the Canes are crushing recruiting by every conceivable metric, which should terrify the rest of the country.

— Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of conceivable

Adjective

Fat distribution matters One plausible explanation for the higher prevalence of cardiometabolic disease in men and postmenopausal women undergoing bariatric surgery is increased visceral fat, says Serlie.

— Crystal Gwizdala, Hartford Courant, 1 Aug. 2026
Cady turns their lives into a trap of paranoia and, indeed, fear, while procuring plausible deniability to avoid consequences.

— Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026

Definition of plausible

Adjective

This gracious grand dame has possibly the best possible address in all of Stockholm, overlooking Strökajen Harbor in the city’s Norrmalm district, a short walk from the Royal Palace and the Old Town.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
Authorities haven't stated a possible cause for the other two fires.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026