1
as in visible
capable of being seen
scientists often work with phenomena that are not directly observable
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2
as in remarkable
worth remembering or mentioning
a man who apparently was devoid of any observable virtue
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Recent Examples of observable
There’s also ample observable evidence that yawning is contagious.
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Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 5 June 2025
Muchacho Alegre, 2250 Jacksboro Highway, had a score of 19 and was closed because of observable roaches near the stove and issues with water temperature.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 May 2025
This approach not only reduces risk but also builds confidence across the team through clear, observable progress.
—Kunal Abichandani, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
But this lower end of the galactic scale is still rather murky, in part because the stars that serve as observable tracers of small galaxies can form even smaller structures called star clusters.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 8 May 2025
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Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 5 June 2025
Muchacho Alegre, 2250 Jacksboro Highway, had a score of 19 and was closed because of observable roaches near the stove and issues with water temperature.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 May 2025
This approach not only reduces risk but also builds confidence across the team through clear, observable progress.
—Kunal Abichandani, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
But this lower end of the galactic scale is still rather murky, in part because the stars that serve as observable tracers of small galaxies can form even smaller structures called star clusters.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for observable
Adjective
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Other videos featured the character driving away in a golf cart at night, leaving their lips lathered in the glistening product, visible in the moonlight.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
8 July 2025
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Readers noted the property's views of the Bosphorus as one specific special perk, even visible from some of the balconies across its rooms and suites.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
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There’s a certain romanticism that lies at the heart of these remarkable gins, something conjured, perhaps, by that dramatic meeting of land and sea.—
Camille Berry,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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It’s been a remarkable first half of the season for the Kansas City Current.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
14 July 2025
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Stradivarius violins, renowned for their superior acoustics and visual beauty, have a certain mystique in the classical world.—
Asia London Palomba,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 July 2025
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Ripley hit the Riptide and scored a visual pinfall.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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Other noteworthy features include, handles and a 21.5-inch adjustable, detachable strap, a central zip compartment, and a turnlock with magnetic strap closures.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
10 July 2025
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The nine-hour battery life is also noteworthy, with the case offering an additional 24 hours of playback time.—
Cierra Cowan,
PC Magazine,
9 July 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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Many of the rooms surround the secret garden, where a memorable breakfast is served to guests each morning under the fragrant shade of orange and lemon trees.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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Finally, Steve Buscemi makes a brief yet memorable appearance as Wiley.—
Caroline Blair,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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This matchup has become one of the most notable rivalries in women's boxing, and many will be tuning in to see who comes out on top this time.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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The most notable of which is a roster spot for a veteran that was made possible when Guerschon Yabusele signed a deal with the team that left a little extra wiggle room in the first year of the contract.—
Tom Rende,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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“Observable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observable. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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