as in distinguishable
able to be perceived by a sense or by the mind
you should note a perceptible temperature change when you add the second element
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Recent Examples of perceptible
On The Solstice Though the solstice itself isn’t easily perceptible, it is often associated with visible changes in the sun’s path.
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Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
As with Lionel, David’s trauma is buried deep—his post-war shell shock shown only through a barely perceptible tremor in his hands; his hopelessness only really glimpsed in one close-up.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 22 May 2025
Following Joel’s departure, there’s been a perceptible vibe shift online; one further exasperated by the finale’s not one, but two, cliffhangers that leave Ellie’s fate in doubt for those who haven’t already played the game.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 27 May 2025
Recent economic data do not indicate price spikes nor a perceptible slowdown in economic activity.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 10 May 2025
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Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
As with Lionel, David’s trauma is buried deep—his post-war shell shock shown only through a barely perceptible tremor in his hands; his hopelessness only really glimpsed in one close-up.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 22 May 2025
Following Joel’s departure, there’s been a perceptible vibe shift online; one further exasperated by the finale’s not one, but two, cliffhangers that leave Ellie’s fate in doubt for those who haven’t already played the game.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 27 May 2025
Recent economic data do not indicate price spikes nor a perceptible slowdown in economic activity.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 10 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perceptible
Adjective
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If the sky becomes menacing and thunder becomes audible, seek out a safe place to seek shelter.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 July 2025
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The storm had rolled in fast, and Delia noted that no audible alarms warned players to seek shelter.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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Some people find that getting a tan makes their acne less noticeable, but these effects are temporary.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
15 July 2025
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Speaking of titles with a noticeable presence on the streaming originals list is Stranger Things, which hasn’t debuted any new episodes in three years.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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In Blyth’s view, a new economic order is not yet discernible, because the governing idea is still being debated.—
Brit Morse,
Fortune,
6 July 2025
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His order led to weeks of protests in affected areas, demonstrations that made no discernible dent in the president’s plans.—
Thomas Elias,
Mercury News,
4 July 2025
Adjective
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Past weather records show an appreciable shift in Kentucky’s rainfall patterns, bringing heavy precipitation in shorter, more intense bursts — and amplifying flood risk.—
Connor Giffin,
The Courier-Journal,
2 July 2025
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The latter's use of the pedal steel guitar adds an appreciable whiskey-woozy vibe to the waltz-time tempo.—
Bryan West,
The Tennessean,
30 May 2025
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“Perceptible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perceptible. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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