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Recent Examples of nameable Again, the theatrical elements — especially the text — come together as pieces that sit side by side to become a greater whole that is less nameable than felt. Gia Kourlas, New York Times, 11 Jan. 2023 In distributing blame so widely yet specifically, Sorkin and Zukin strongly suggested that nameable individuals had made identifiable mistakes, ceding vision in the name of short-term goals. Justin Davidson, Curbed, 31 Aug. 2021 Raphael’s portrait of Baldassare Castiglione exists at one specific point on the planet, and nowhere else, having begun in one nameable place and followed a track through time, owner by owner and wall to wall. Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2020 What helps people survive is specific hope for a nameable and better future. Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 25 May 2020 Klein seems to suggest, accurately, that the core alliance of the modern G.O.P.—economic élites and poor whites—is the strategic creation of nameable individuals. Stephen Metcalf, The New Yorker, 11 Mar. 2020 Thirteen nanometers is far, far, far beneath nameable perception. Virginia Heffernan, Wired, 21 Jan. 2020 With every interesting flavor, there usually turn out to be three specific, nameable elements that create the mystery, and all the rest of that. Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 14 May 2018 Until last year, Sterling K. Brown and Brian Tyree Henry had carved out parallel careers as recognizable but not particularly nameable actors. Jeremy Egner, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nameable
Adjective
  • Another memorable moment is the last few minutes of episode two.
    Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2025
  • 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
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
Adjective
  • Thank you to all the remarkable health care workers, who take our lives in your hands.
    Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
  • The series broke records on its home turf on RAI Italy, premiering with peak viewership hitting 4.6 million and a remarkable 23% market share, surpassing by far the channel’s median.
    Leo Barraclough, Variety, 9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Champ Celebration: The Royals will welcome back notable alumni for championship gala Here are more notable aspects of Thursday’s game: Michael Massey records three hits The Royals need productive at-bats.
    Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 18 Apr. 2025
  • 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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“Nameable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nameable. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.

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