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
This approach not only reduces risk but also builds confidence across the team through clear, observable progress.
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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
While individuals will sometimes swim to the shallows, the squids gather en masse at observable depths during their mating event.
—Jules Jacobs, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 May 2025
Colossal focused on creating easily observable traits, such as fur color and a preference for isolation.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2025
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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
While individuals will sometimes swim to the shallows, the squids gather en masse at observable depths during their mating event.
—Jules Jacobs, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 May 2025
Colossal focused on creating easily observable traits, such as fur color and a preference for isolation.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for observable
Adjective
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These statements should come from the highest levels of leadership—presidents, boards and deans—and be visible across digital, internal and external platforms.—
John Marino,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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The human cost of ICE’s strategy is increasingly visible.—
Dhruv Mehrotra,
Wired News,
25 June 2025
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Certainly, there are plenty of big, long-time online creators who are producing good-quality content at remarkable velocity.—
David Bloom,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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The stern instructor displays a remarkable amount of patience as the student bashes the unfortunate victim against every solid surface in sight — even alien beings capable of traversing the cosmos can have bad days at the office.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
20 June 2025
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Ember, a clean-energy think tank, put together this great visual interactive showing how this happens.—
Umair Irfan,
Wired News,
21 June 2025
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Entries are welcome across a broad spectrum of formats, including but not limited to visual storytelling, experimental or documentary film, live or recorded performance, poetry, sound and music, fashion innovation, digital tools, choreography, multimedia, and social media campaigns.—
PhotoVogue,
Vogue,
21 June 2025
Adjective
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Its most noteworthy aspect, in my memory, was the degree of civility and collaboration between representatives of the Democrats and Republicans.—
Mike O'Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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Ahead of Prime Day 2025, which is set to take place from Tuesday, July 8 through Friday, July 11, the site is dropping noteworthy discounts across categories.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
28 June 2025
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Similar parents commenting on Diwa's post said the switch made a noticeable difference in their own homes, with several sharing anecdotes of improved moods and calmer transitions to offscreen activities.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 June 2025
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Whereas androgenetic alopecia is characterized by the shrinking of hair follicles, which leads to thin, barely noticeable hair, the key indicators of CCCA are inflammation and damage to the follicles.—
Sierra Leone Starks,
Allure,
24 June 2025
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Throughout the 2024-25 school year, Fort Worth-area high school sports teams have captivated the community with memorable moments, accomplishments and more.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 June 2025
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Of the previous 19, the last Game 7 in 2016 between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Golden State Warriors had countless subplots, numerous memorable moments and one stunning outcome.—
David Aldridge,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
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Plan your summer road trip though the region to include a few nights stop in Boone to catch a few notable festival events.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
29 June 2025
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Eventually, Graham became a notable player on the defensive end of the ball for the Eagles.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 June 2025
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“Observable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observable. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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