variants
also discernable
as in distinguishable
able to be perceived by a sense or by the mind
discernible differences in the two authors' writing styles
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Recent Examples of discernible
What that means for the ability of Hamas' exiled political leadership council to exert influence over military policy and ceasefire negotiations would only be discernible in the coming weeks.
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Henry Austin, NBC news, 28 May 2025
Barely discernible in the May gloom, a glint of purple shone from the jacaranda’s canopy; nearby, seed pods dotted patches of green.
—Malia Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2025
Throughout, the Lakers have had a discernible personality, on the court and as an organization.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 22 June 2025
Many of her paintings have been self-portraits, in a manner of speaking—her own rounded cheeks, full lips, and big eyes have been discernible in her work for decades.
—Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 9 June 2025
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Henry Austin, NBC news, 28 May 2025
Barely discernible in the May gloom, a glint of purple shone from the jacaranda’s canopy; nearby, seed pods dotted patches of green.
—Malia Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2025
Throughout, the Lakers have had a discernible personality, on the court and as an organization.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 22 June 2025
Many of her paintings have been self-portraits, in a manner of speaking—her own rounded cheeks, full lips, and big eyes have been discernible in her work for decades.
—Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 9 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discernible
Adjective
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The assault could well result in a perceptible slowing of progress in the fight against cancer.—
Rachana Pradhan,
CNN Money,
8 July 2025
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If nothing else, the [faintly] perceptible downturn in flight from the bundle suggests that an inviolate core of some 30 million to 35 million sports enthusiasts may remain locked into the bundle when the last of the general-interest crowd has ditched pay-TV for the sprawling glut of streaming.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
20 June 2025
Adjective
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The ribbed texture is noticeable, but not too thick, and the contouring on the back and front could not be more flattering.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
6 July 2025
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The team issued an advisory noting that residents in nearby communities may see a noticeable increase in smoke July 5 coming from the southwest flank of the Oak Ridge Fire.—
Arlyssa D. Becenti,
AZCentral.com,
5 July 2025
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“Discernible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discernible. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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