1
as in distinguishable
able to be perceived by a sense or by the mind
the tension in the negotiating room was palpable
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2
as in tangible
capable of being perceived by the sense of touch
a small but palpable lump in my neck
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3
as in unmistakable
not subject to misinterpretation or more than one interpretation
a palpable case of lying under oath
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Recent Examples of palpable
Impressions of the week: London Fashion Week radiated a palpable sense of optimism and excitement, undeterred by the typical February weather.
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Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 25 Feb. 2025
The stage production was truly a family affair, and the cast chemistry was palpable.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 25 Feb. 2025
The backlash from educators has been understandably one of outrage, and the chill is palpable.
—Brennan Barnard, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
The pride athletes have brought representing their country — which is so often left at home by players in other professional sports’ All-Star Games — is palpable this tournament.
—Lauren Merola, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025
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Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 25 Feb. 2025
The stage production was truly a family affair, and the cast chemistry was palpable.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 25 Feb. 2025
The backlash from educators has been understandably one of outrage, and the chill is palpable.
—Brennan Barnard, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
The pride athletes have brought representing their country — which is so often left at home by players in other professional sports’ All-Star Games — is palpable this tournament.
—Lauren Merola, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for palpable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for palpable
Adjective
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Craft Viral Moments, Blame Biden Yet some early scenes Tuesday vividly demonstrated the difficulty Democrats, progressives and everyday citizens face in marshaling a tangible response to Trump and the swift, sweeping actions of his second administration.—
TIME,
TIME,
4 Mar. 2025
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And one other challenge the company faces is funding – something that the realization of CL1 as a tangible, usable technology might change.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
3 Mar. 2025
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Although the translations into English are awkward, especially across the differences in poetic rhyme scheme and structure, the sentiment is unmistakable.—
Eli Amdur,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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Charismatic slacker Raj and uptight striver Mir aren’t just foils for each other; their mutual love is unmistakable, which gives weight to the looming prospect that the stress of salvaging Baba’s empire could tear them apart.—
Judy Berman,
TIME,
6 Mar. 2025
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Boom says its analysis has found that no audible sonic boom reached the ground during the flight.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN,
3 Mar. 2025
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And yes, the sound is audible outside the car, too.—
Scotty Reiss,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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All of that increases the odds that the trade war will be more visible to Americans, disrupting supply chains and causing noticeable price hikes for certain items.—
Neil Irwin,
Axios,
5 Mar. 2025
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There’s a wide range of cases available, with different aspects and capabilities—including some that partly overcome the 16e’s noticeable oversight: no MagSafe.—
David Phelan,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Elvia Anaya, administrative specialist at Omni Laundry, told Rivet that the upsides of producing in L.A. are readily apparent.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Mar. 2025
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On a separate note, a major situation around fertility or a child could be apparent.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
9 Mar. 2025
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Because far-off stars would be static over successive nights, nearer, moving objects would stand out against the backdrop — but, for an object as distant as Pluto, the motion would be barely perceptible.—
John Loeffler,
Space.com,
18 Feb. 2025
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By modernizing systems and processes where unnecessary friction exists, the healthcare industry can make improvements that have a perceptible impact on those delivering and receiving care.—
Amanda Eisel,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
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New technology such as genetic sequencing of environmental DNA and real-time imaging is making the identification of new marine species quicker and easier, but scientists still rely on collecting physical specimens for confirmation, which can be slow work, Taylor said.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN,
11 Mar. 2025
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His putative allies are, after all, terrified of harassment and physical violence from the army of released insurrectionists that Trump all but commands himself.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
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The foreign policy shift was evident, as European leaders visited Trump this week at the White House to talk about reaching an agreement to end the war in Ukraine.—
Domenico Montanaro,
NPR,
28 Feb. 2025
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In fact, sensuality is its muse, which is evident in the aphrodisiac-esque notes.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Palpable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/palpable. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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