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
Hence, the already observable declines in European and Japanese shares of world GDP are not likely to be reversed by the current revolution in data analysis.
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Stephen Peter Rosen, Foreign Affairs, 14 Mar. 2025
This cosmic trip back in time revealed that the observable universe extends for almost 50 billion light-years in all directions around us.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 18 Mar. 2025
The team has measured that the observable universe extends close to 50 billion light years in all directions, and has as much mass as close to 2 trillion trillion suns.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
In the longer term, autonomous offensive forces might be inserted by low observable aircraft or submarines and left behind with small or no human crews.
—Stephen Peter Rosen, Foreign Affairs, 14 Mar. 2025
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Stephen Peter Rosen, Foreign Affairs, 14 Mar. 2025
This cosmic trip back in time revealed that the observable universe extends for almost 50 billion light-years in all directions around us.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 18 Mar. 2025
The team has measured that the observable universe extends close to 50 billion light years in all directions, and has as much mass as close to 2 trillion trillion suns.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
In the longer term, autonomous offensive forces might be inserted by low observable aircraft or submarines and left behind with small or no human crews.
—Stephen Peter Rosen, Foreign Affairs, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for observable
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In the earlier image, the village of Umm al-Nasser appears mostly intact, but in the later image, all visible buildings appear to have been leveled.—
Kerem Inal,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2025
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In a video posted by Blue Origin, the six women can be seen floating in the rocket’s capsule, with the Earth and the moon visible from the windows.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
14 Apr. 2025
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Kawhi Leonard was the star of the show, though, leading the Clippers with 39 points on a remarkable 15-for-19 shooting night.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
21 Apr. 2025
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This, in itself, is a remarkable change from the way astronauts communicated with the public from space just 15 years ago.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
22 Apr. 2025
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Combat now includes sound effects, visual effects, hit reactions and crosshairs.—
Carlie Procell,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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In his new book Cinema of Extractions (Columbia University Press), Caltech professor of visual culture Brian Jacobson puts the spotlight on the physical footprint of the business of Hollywood.—
Degen Pener,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2025
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The distance from Dunedin, where the reserve is located, to mainland Antarctica is more than 1,500 miles, and the distance to the isolated islands is even farther, so while the species themselves are not rare, their appearance so far outside their natural range is noteworthy.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
15 Apr. 2025
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While the Cleveland Browns ended up keeping Garrett with a massive contract extension, Philadelphia's interest is noteworthy.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Apr. 2025
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Based on the study’s results, Tucker’s team believes that survivors of severe trauma may see noticeable changes in their biological systems’ baseline levels.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
10 Apr. 2025
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The aftermath of Hurricane Helene has left Augusta National Golf Club with a noticeable change in its lush greenery.—
Ashley J. DiMella Fox News,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Another memorable moment is the last few minutes of episode two.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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The Indianapolis Comeback Among the many memorable moments in Gannon's career with the Raiders, one game stands out as a particular demonstration of his mental toughness and leadership—a remarkable comeback victory against the Indianapolis Colts.—
Omaid Homayun,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Weekends can get crowded, but weekdays are quieter, meaning the short, steep hikes to various overlooks—including Old Baldy (the park's most notable hill) will be less traversed.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
18 Apr. 2025
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Set on Royal Terrace—one of Edinburgh’s most notable streets—a 19th-century Georgian townhouse has just hit the market with Knight Frank for £2.95 million (about $3.9 million).—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Observable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observable. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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